As public safety agencies increasingly adopt advanced technologies such as drones, AI, and other innovations, securing support from internal leadership, political figures, and communities is crucial. This panel highlights an often-overlooked aspect of technology implementation: the importance of garnering this support before deployment. It focuses on identifying clear use cases, the need for community outreach, policy development, and leadership engagement to ensure successful and responsible adoption of these technologies, benefiting both public safety agencies and the communities they serve.

Takeaway

Identify clear, actionable use cases for advanced public safety technologies

Learn effective strategies for community outreach and building trust before technology implementation.

Understand how to integrate technology and outreach to successfully implement a public safety program