Colonel Jeffrey Glover from Arizona Department of Public Safety and Rahul Sidhu, co-founder of Flock Safety, discuss the technological transformation of American law enforcement with host David Ulevich. Glover oversees technology deployment across Arizona's state police force, while Sidhu brings a unique perspective as both a former paramedic and current public safety technology entrepreneur.

The conversation explores how departments are deploying drones for 911 response, using AI analytics to monitor officer wellbeing, and building international intelligence partnerships. They address the challenge of introducing new technology to law enforcement agencies that are traditionally resistant to change, while highlighting specific examples of how these tools are already saving lives and improving officer safety across the country.

Drone Technology Reshaping Emergency Response

Drones now respond to 911 calls before patrol cars arrive, providing crucial situational awareness that prevents dangerous misunderstandings like mistaking a janitor with a broom for an armed suspect.

Flock Safety's integrated system combines license plate readers, gunshot detection, and drones to automatically track Amber Alert vehicles or pursue shooters fleeing crime scenes.

"We can't do that with helicopter today unless we've just kept five helicopters up 24-7 and that's just not sustainable" - Rahul on why drone deployment is inevitable for comprehensive coverage.

AI Analytics Monitoring Officer Mental Health

Arizona DPS uses Vitania brain scans for daily officer wellness checks and Trulio analytics running behind body-worn cameras to detect burnout patterns.

The system creates scorecards for officer-public interactions while flagging situations requiring supervisor intervention, providing officers with "a layer of protection."

Departments now institute mandatory well checks and sabbaticals at 15 and 25-year service marks based on analytics identifying officers at risk of burnout.

International Intelligence Partnerships

Arizona's Counterterrorism Information Center (ACTIC) collaborates with fusion centers nationwide and maintains intelligence partnerships with Mexico, UAE, and Liberia.

"The world is getting a lot smaller" - Colonel Glover on why international intelligence sharing helps stop crime trends before they start.

The TRX program coordinates security preparations for major events like FIFA and the Olympics through multi-agency collaboration.

Advice for Public Safety Technology Founders

"Don't be intimidated by it just because they're cops" - Rahul advises founders to recognize that beneficial change will come regardless of initial resistance.

Successful founders must spend time on ride-alongs and consider becoming reserve officers to truly understand law enforcement challenges and speak their language.

"Most of the cops in the field are going to have to change the way their skill set is shaped because it's going to be a little bit more investigative" - Colonel Glover on the coming transformation.