TIPS: The Innovators of Public Safety

Walter Katz and I discuss the intersection of technology and criminal justice, focusing on police oversight, the challenges faced by law enforcement agencies, and the adoption of new technologies such as body-worn cameras and AI. Walter shared his extensive experience in police reform and oversight, highlighting the importance of trust-building within agencies and the community. We spent some time...

Summary: Join me for an episode with the unstoppable Tommy Joyce. We talk cars, his early career, and AI. How important is "human in the loop" technology with AI? How are leaders thinking about adoption of AI-tooling? What can we learn from the rollout of LPR 10-years ago and apply to AI? You won't want to miss this one.

Summary Sean Bair shares his journey from being a reluctant crime analyst to founding Bair Analytics, a company that, until his exit, provided software solutions for public safety. We discussed the challenges of bootstrapping a business, the importance of demos and selling, and the transition to working with the defense sector. Every entrepreneur loves an exit: In Sean's case Bair Analytics was ac...

Summary: Federal dollars don’t move themselves. In this episode, Amanda Wood—veteran lobbyist and public safety funding expert—pulls back the curtain on how law enforcement agencies actually win (or lose) in D.C. From the power of relationships with congressional staffers to why earmarks are back in play, Amanda breaks down what it really takes to unlock federal money. We get into how shifting pol...

Summary: In this conversation, David Thorp and I discuss the evolution and impact of Real-Time Crime Centers (RTCC) in law enforcement. David shares his journey from military signals intelligence to becoming a key figure in RTCCs, emphasizing the importance of technology, collaboration with private sectors, and the challenges of data sharing. We explore the future of policing, the need for innovat...

Summary Join me for this interview of Chris Mastroianni, a Sergeant at the Hartford Police Department, who discusses the evolution and impact of real-time crime centers in policing. Chris won't say this but I will, he is one of the most important leaders in the space helping push the envelope on what is possible in real time crime centers. He's also wildly engaged on publishing research that actua...

Summary Kevin Fray, the Field CTO of Mark 43, discusses his journey from the Navy to public safety technology. We explore the role of AI in law enforcement, the importance of networking, and the challenges faced in the industry. Kevin shares insights on building a successful team, his leadership philosophy, and the current trends shaping the future of Mark 43. You won't want to miss this conversat...

Summary Morgan Hitzig is a venture investor at Venrock and a Navy Reserve officer and we asked her to share her insights on the intersection of technology and public safety. Our discussion (hosted at Venrock NYC) covers her investment thesis, the impact of companies like Peregrine on law enforcement, and the challenges faced in the tech landscape. Morgan emphasizes the importance of user-centered...

Summary: In this conversation, Matt and Jamie Roush discuss the critical role of data in law enforcement, emphasizing the need for a robust data strategy and the importance of understanding various layers of crime data. We highlight the challenges faced by agencies in utilizing data effectively, the significance of training and improvement initiatives, and the evolving role of Chief Data Officers....

Summary In this conversation, Matt White speaks with Garrett Smith and Courtney Donowho from Reveal Technology. They discuss the origins of Reveal, the transition from military applications to public safety, and the importance of user engagement. The conversation also covers the challenges of selling software to law enforcement agencies, the impact of high-profile incidents on technology adoption,...

In this conversation, Andrea James shares her remarkable journey from being a first-generation college student to becoming the CFO of a biotech company. But why is she on a public safety podcast? Andrea discusses her early career in journalism, her transition to finance, and her experiences at Axon, a leader in public safety technology. We dive deep on the importance of understanding the product a...

In this episode, I interview Brenda Ong, a former officer of the Singapore Police Force, who shares her unique journey from law enforcement to technology innovation. Brenda discusses the structure and challenges of the Singapore Police Force, her experiences with technology integration, and the importance of community engagement in policing. She also highlights the role of misinformation in public...

Buckle up for this conversation with Kyle Shiparski, the commander of the Laporte County (IN) Drug Task Force. I met Kyle in the early days of Multitude Insights when he was introduced to me as a cop who loved technology and gave excellent product feedback. Since then, he's become a friend and an excellent source of truth about what is happening in the Public Safety Industry. We discuss the IACP C...

If there ever was such a thing, Noel March is a renaissance man in public safety. Over his long career, he's served on the IACP board, as the US Marshal for Maine under President Obama, was the Chief of Police for the University of Maine (Augusta), and is the Chief Strategy Officer of Sigma Tactical Wellness. I should probably mention that he also advises Multitude Insights. In this conversation,...