Mobile Tech Spotlight

What if every responder—regardless of agency—could instantly share the same real-time operational picture during a critical incident? In this episode of Mobile Technology Spotlight , host Dale Stockton is joined by Justin Davis , Information Systems Specialist with the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office, and Amos Halava , Senior Manager for Public Sector at Samsung Electronics, for an in-depth conve...

In this episode of Mobile Technology Spotlight, host Scot Haug is joined by Keith Redlin of Samsung Electronics and Liz Kohler, Founder and CEO of Nexion Solutions, to discuss how innovative technology is helping law enforcement better protect survivors while improving communication, accountability, and public safety. Liz shares the inspiration behind Nexion Solutions and how her team's technology...

Mobile Technology Spotlight Sponsored by Samsung Presented by Public Safety Insight As law enforcement agencies continue to navigate rapidly evolving technology demands, Mobile Technology Spotlight explores how secure, mission-ready mobile solutions are shaping officer safety and operational effectiveness. In this episode, host Dale Stockton sits down with Keith Redlin of Samsung’s public safety t...

Law enforcement agencies nationwide are facing one of their toughest challenges: recruiting new officers and retaining the ones they already have. In this special workforce edition of Mobile Technology Spotlight , sponsored by Samsung Electronics and presented by Public Safety Insight, Scot Haug sits down with two leaders who bring unique perspectives on solving this crisis. Guests Colin Whittingt...

In this powerful episode, Officer Britt Sweeney recounts the night she was ambushed while on patrol in Seattle, a sudden, violent attack that claimed the life of her partner, Officer Timothy Brenton. Despite being seriously wounded, Britt’s training and determination allowed her to return fire, radio for help, and ultimately survive. Her story is a sobering reminder of how quickly danger can strik...

In this compelling episode of Mobile Technology Spotlight, host Dale Stockton sits down with crime analysis expert Cindy Anderson to explore how cutting-edge technology is revolutionizing law enforcement. From the days of pinning maps in briefing rooms to today's sophisticated real-time crime centers, Anderson provides an insider's perspective on the remarkable transformation of crime analysis. Li...

Explore the cutting-edge intersection of technology and public safety in this podcast, adapted from a groundbreaking webinar featuring industry leaders and law enforcement innovators. Discover how advanced tools like drones, artificial intelligence, and real-time operations centers are transforming public safety operations to improve response times, enhance situational awareness, and foster safer...

Join us for an in-depth discussion on integrating Real-Time Crime Centers (RTCC) and smartphone technology in law enforcement. Keith Redlin with Samsung, along with industry experts, including Chief Ellis from Spokane County and Justin Elliot, Commander of the Regional Intelligence Group, explore the evolution and impact of real-time crime data, surveillance tools, and mobile applications. Discove...

In this episode of Mobile Technology Spotlight, Lt. Clay Arnold of the Bloomington, Illinois Police Department , alongside Samsung's Keith Redlin, discusses their agency's full deployment of smartphones and their multifaceted applications, including LPR and BWC integration. Lt. Arnold shares instances where smartphones significantly enhanced operations and considers future adoption of Samsung DeX...

Tune in to discover the groundbreaking potential of wireless High-Speed Internet (HSI) in revolutionizing public safety operations! Join hosts Moe Beydoun, Director of Enterprise Connectivity, and David Catzel, Sr. Account Executive specializing in Connectivity Solutions for State & Local Gov’t and Education, as they delve into the transformative power of HSI technology. In this captivating ep...

Chicago PD has embarked on an incredible tech transformation that includes replacing thousands of conventional in-car computers with DeX which uses a smartphone paired with a dedicated keyboard and display to provide full in-car computing functionality. CPD is also issuing thousands of smartphones to department personnel. The project has become a model for large agencies wishing to expand operatio...

This is a fascinating interview with Major (Ret) John Quigley, who serves as the Accreditation Manager at the Atlanta Police Department. Prior to his current assignment, John Quigley was involved in several significant mobile technology efforts and continues in an advisory role at the agency. The depth and breadth of his experience and the comprehensive approach to leveraging technology at the Atl...

Limited budgets, critical staffing levels, and increased community expectations are challenging public safety organizations across the country. Learn how agencies are leveraging mobile technology as a cost-effective force multiplier to improve situational awareness, increase officer safety, and expand operational capabilities. This informative podcast will cover actual use cases of agencies that a...

The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, Missouri, was the first agency in the country to effectively utilize smartphones for in-car computing, in-station computing, and body-worn camera functionality. This forward-thinking approach not only enhances efficiency but also serves as a cost-effective force multiplier, eliminating the need for multiple devices. Sheriff Joe Colston will provide an overview o...

The evolution of public safety technology over the past 25 years has been incredibly impacting to first responders. Few people have more experience in leveraging mobile technology as a force multiplier than today’s guest, Lt. (ret) Dan Gomez, who was the driving force behind the rollout of smartphones and bodyworn cameras at the Los Angeles Police Department. He has also worked with all of the maj...

The increasing level of tech in emergency vehicles means a router is necessary for reliable connectivity and operation. This podcast will explain the importance of routers, failover capability, the difference between dual sims and dual modems, and why most agencies are now moving to 5G-capable routers. You will hear from Scott Bennett, a router expert with 30 years of wireless experience. Bennett...

T-Mobile Direct Connect is helping provide public safety with instant, reliable communications  - Listen to Scott Wiley, Product Manager for the T-Mobile Direct Connect Program, talk about Direct Connect and how it benefits public safety. Direct Connect is a Push-to-Talk (PTT) service from T-Mobile for Government that keeps teams connected through fast, efficient, and reliable communication servic...

Scot Haug is talking with Major George Perera who has more than 30 years of experience with the Miami Dade Police Department. Major Perera is the Commander of the Cyber Crimes Bureau Miami-Dade Police Department and is one of the most knowledgeable and experienced cybercrime experts in the Country. He commands the largest cybercrime units in the US and will discuss how AI is impacting investigatio...

Listen to David Straede, who boasts over four decades of experience in IT at the Santa Barbara Police Department, as he discusses their smartphone deployment and the advantages of the Samsung Dex system. Santa Barbara Police Department’s use of smartphones and DeX: Related story on Monroe County (MO) Sheriff’s Office use of DeX and smartphones as body-worn cameras:

Hear Captain Andreas Johansson, of the Corona, California Fire Department, talk about the use of Smartphones, ATAK, and mobile trends in public safety. The Corona Fire Department is a leader in the use of Samsung smartphone technology in the fire service. Complementing their smartphone program, they have leveraged the Android Team Awareness Kit (ATAK), a free software, providing enhanced efficienc...

Hear from Chief Todd Lemoine from the Kimberling City Missouri Police Department as he talks about rebuilding a police department from the ground up and his decision to use the Samsung Z Flip 3 as his choice for the Body Worn Camera. The potential to capture critical incidents on body-worn camera (BWC) videos is one of the primary reasons for the widespread deployment of BWCs. Videos of critical i...

Hear Amos Halava talk about the smartphone programs in both the Carter County Sheriff's Office and Hampton Valley Forge Fire Department Tennessee. They are using smartphones as a force multiplier using applications such as Zello, Active 911, Telegram, and ATAK. They are taking Samsung smartphones to the next level.

Hear from Sheriff Joe Colston of the Monroe County Missouri SO as he talks about his Samsung DeX deployment. The Monroe County Sheriff is the first agency in the Country to fully deploy DeX both inside the agency and externally in their patrol vehicles. This cost-saving approach, using the smartphone, allows his deputies to stay connected improving situational awareness. Sheriff’s office uses Sams...

With nearly 66,000 employees, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation recognizes the value of using smartphone technology. Listen to Jeff Funk, Offender Management Solutions Chief, SOMS Program Director, discuss their decision to issue smartphones to parole officers. He will provide an overview of how his agency is using mobile technology to improve efficiencies with the 1800 o...

Building trusting relationships with the community is a critical task that all law enforcement leaders, from chiefs and sheriffs to line-level officers, must make a priority. Smartphones not only improve situational awareness for the officer, but they can improve the health, and safety of officers using a variety of apps. Smartphones have been shown to allow officers to be more efficient, providin...