The Department of Defense (DoD) keynote on policy and authority implications in countering domestic unmanned aerial system threats took center stage.Understanding the Joint Counter-sUAS Office's roleThe DoD is actively working to integrate interagency coordination and create interoperable counter-UAS (c-UAS) systems.Evolving Threats and Legal ChallengesCurrently, only four federal agencies hold the authority to conduct active counter-UAS operations.Enhancing Real-Time Shared Air Domain AwarenessAchieving shared air domain awareness among agencies is a critical goal for the DoD and the JCO.The legal interpretation of passive RF data under Title 18's Electronic Communications Protection Act is still under discussion.A Unified Front to Tackle Expanding UAS ThreatsAs drones grow in both numbers and capability, federal agencies, law enforcement, and critical infrastructure owners must work collectively.