Overview

July 9
10AM PT, 1PM ET

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Effective fleet management plays a critical role in service delivery, public safety and responsible use of taxpayer dollars. As Arizona cities and counties look to modernize operations, fleet technology is becoming an essential tool for improving accountability and efficiency.

In this live webinar, you'll hear directly from Dave Bennett, Director of Solid Waste at the City of Scottsdale, as he shares how his team rolled out a strategic dash cam program that dramatically improved safety outcomes, reduced liability and delivered measurable cost savings.

What you'll learn:

  • Drive ROI with Dash Cam Data
    Learn how Scottsdale used video insights to improve routing, reduce wear and tear, and promote safer driving habits.
  • Reduce Risk and Insurance Costs
    Explore how the city used dash cam footage to reduce claims, lower premiums, and protect both employees and assets.
  • Build a Culture of Safety and Trust
    Hear how Scottsdale addressed employee concerns and earned buy-in across the department.
  • Extend Value Beyond Safety
    See how dash cams are supporting non-safety use cases — from service verification to incident documentation.

The session concludes with a live Q&A, giving you an opportunity to engage directly with Dave Bennett and gain practical takeaways.

Speakers

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Dave Bennett

Solid Waste Director, Public Works Department, City of Scottsdale

Dave Bennett is the Solid Waste Director for the City of Scottsdale’s Public Works Department, overseeing landfill operations, recycling programs, and the marketing of recyclable materials at both state and national levels. With over three decades of experience in solid waste management, he ensures the city’s waste systems are efficient, sustainable, and compliant with industry regulations. Dave began his career with the City of Scottsdale in 1994 as a solid waste laborer, steadily advancing through the ranks to become director. His leadership has been instrumental in improving operational logistics, implementing best practices, and adapting to emerging trends in waste management. Beyond his role with the city, Mr. Bennett is an active leader in the solid waste industry. He serves as the legislative liaison for the Arizona Chapter of the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA), advocating for policies that support sustainable waste management. A past president of the chapter, he also served as a safety ambassador in 2020, championing workplace safety initiatives for waste management professionals. His dedication to advancing industry standards and environmental stewardship continues to shape Scottsdale’s waste and recycling programs.

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Gloria Salazar — Moderator

Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government

Ms. Salazar retired as San Joaquin Regional Transit District’s (RTD) Chief Executive Officer in March 2022, leaving with 30 years of experience in the transit industry. Her leadership as Deputy CEO/CFO for 18 years greatly contributed to RTD receiving the coveted Outstanding System of the Year Award by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) in 2018. In 2022, RTD was awarded District of the Year for innovation by the Center of Digital Government. The same organization also gave a leadership award to Ms. Salazar. Because of Ms. Salazar’s business acumen, RTD has consistently delivered balanced budgets without incurring long-term commercial debt. In her first year as CEO, she led her team to thoughtfully and significantly adjust the operating budget and service to minimize the impact of COVID-19 to the organization while preparing RTD for recovery and sustainability. Informed by her prior finance experience, Ms. Salazar designed effective business processes and implemented robust systems, such as initiating a financial reporting system that has earned RTD a Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) award for excellence in financial reporting for 18 consecutive years. Ms. Salazar also negotiated its Union contract and retirement plan for the first time since 2003. Ms. Salazar left RTD in a healthy financial condition without any commercial debt that will enable RTD to work its way to recovery from COVID, a much-improved funding level of its pension plan, a buildable competency training model for its employees, and a culture of fiscal responsibility, innovative mindset, and excellent performance. A graduate of Leadership APTA (American Public Transportation Association) and a participant in two international mission studies, Ms. Salazar also served on the California Transit Finance Corporation (CFTC) board and currently teaches for University of the Pacific and previously for Willamette University for their Transit/Paratransit Management Certificate Program. In 2017, Ms. Salazar was also honored by the Central Valley Asian Chamber of Commerce for breaking through the glass ceiling in her leadership and community service. In 2016, she was also selected by her peers at RTD to receive the John Lopez award for her inspiring leadership. Ms. Salazar has been a featured speaker at various conferences as well as for high school and college students.

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