Stay ConnectedAn in-depth and candid discussion of the role that mobile technology is currently playing in addressing the challenges being faced by today’s emergency responders, presented by Public Safety Insight.
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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 communities.
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Join Lt. English, Ed Handog, and the Chula Vista Police Department as they share their firsthand experiences implementing these technologies. Learn best practices, lessons from the field, and strategies for navigating challenges like funding, FAA regulations, and public concerns to deploy these game-changing solutions.
Sponsored by Samsung, this session is packed with actionable takeaways and inspiration for anyone passionate about innovation in public safety.
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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. Discover how leveraging technologies such as drones, license plate readers, and live video feeds empowers officers, enhances situational awareness, and improves response times in critical situations. Learn about innovations in crime prevention, partnerships with private businesses, and the future direction of public safety technology.
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 technology. The discussion extends to integrating the city's CCTV system with smartphones and offering recommendations for law enforcement leaders. Keith Redlin provides insights on Bloomington's deployment and broader trends in mobile technology utilization across agencies nationwide.
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 episode, you'll unlock insights into how HSI can seamlessly enhance public safety endeavors. From its effortless setup to its game-changing capabilities, you'll learn firsthand how agencies can leverage HSI to provide unparalleled access to critical information for decision-makers and elevate service delivery to unprecedented heights.
Don't miss out on this enlightening discussion that promises to reshape the landscape of public safety operations. Tune in now and embark on a journey towards unlocking the full potential of wireless High-Speed Internet!
For more information: Wireless Internet for Government by T-Mobile White Paper.
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 operational capabilities and improve situational awareness while saving significant budget dollars. Dennis Baliga, Deputy Director of Public Safety IT Infrastructure for CPD provides the details in this informative podcast.
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 Atlanta Police Department are beyond impressive.
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 are revolutionizing their operations by pushing information to the edge. You’ll also learn about emerging technology that will provide even greater opportunities.
Guests:
Todd Maxwell is Director, Government Business Development for Samsung Electronics of America. He has worked with public safety agencies across the country and has championed the use of smartphones as the primary computing device for frontline personnel. He has over 25 years of experience working with public safety at the state, local, tribal, federal, and international levels. Early in his career, he spent several years working in the probation and corrections field.
Keith Redlin is Director/Head of Public Sector and Safety for Samsung. For more than 15 years, he has actively served as a reserve deputy with the largest sheriff’s office in Michigan, currently supporting the Tech/Innovation Division and Search & Rescue. Keith has more than 20 years of experience in leveraging technology to advance the mission of a variety of organizations and regularly partners with the largest law enforcement agencies in the country to utilize mobile tech as a force multiplier.
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 of their program and share how he recently switched to T-Mobile Connecting Heroes, gaining better coverage and saving money that will be used to expand his organization's use of mobile.
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 major auto manufacturers regarding design elements in patrol vehicles. Lt. Gomez shares his experiences, lessons learned, and his vision of where public safety technology is going.
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 is known for his straight talk and his ability to clearly explain complex technologies.
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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 service. Users can communicate one-on-one or in groups with the push of a button. When critical information must be communicated to large groups, authorized users can target calls for groups of up to 250 or 500 via Broadcast calls.
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 investigations.
Want to learn more about AI from a criminal justice perspective? Major Perera recommends you check out the following:
AI in the Cybercriminal Underground
Discusses the state of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the cybercriminal underground: how cybercriminals are using ChatGPT, how they're adding ChatGPT features to their criminal products, and how they’re trying to remove censorship to ask ChatGPT anything.
Hear from FBI Director Christopher Wray and the head of the FBI’s Cyber Division about the Bureau’s stance on artificial intelligence and key priorities.
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:
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 efficiency and situational awareness to their agency and the partners they work with.
How ATAK is improving situational awareness for Police and Fire
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 incidents can offer an unbiased look into the incident, revealing much about the appropriateness of behavior of those involved. Chief Lemoine recognized these benefits and implementers BWC's in his Department.
Learn more about the Kimberling City Police Department BWC Program
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 Samsung phones for in-car computing and body cameras
How Samsung is reshaping in-vehicle computing with Samsung DeX
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 officers in their agency.
For more information, you can view a recent webinar on this topic.
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, providing important information at their fingertips. This session will provide insight and discuss the benefits of introducing a mobile program in your agency.
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