Overview

August 26
11AM PT, 2PM ET

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Public safety agencies are under growing pressure to respond faster, operate more efficiently, and keep both their communities and their personnel safe. From law enforcement and fire departments to emergency management and public works, achieving those goals increasingly depends on real-time operational insight.

This virtual session will explore how public safety leaders are using technologies such as vehicle telematics, in-cab video, and location-based analytics to modernize their response strategies and boost day-to-day readiness. These tools are enabling command staff to make smarter, faster decisions — with better visibility into fleet movement, responder status, and incident activity across jurisdictions.

Attendees will learn:

  • How real-time data is being used to improve response coordination and resource deployment
  • Where in-cab and edge-based technologies are reducing risk and enhancing safety for field personnel
  • What operational metrics and insights agencies are using to support accountability and continuous improvement
  • Best practices to improve both service outcomes and fiscal stewardship

Whether you're looking to improve situational awareness, reduce liability, or strengthen emergency response, this session will offer actionable guidance for building a more connected, responsive, and resilient public safety operation.

Speakers

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Bob Bennett

Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government

Bob Bennett is a Senior Fellow at the Center for Digital Government and the founder of B2 Civic Solutions, an international smart cities consultancy firm based in Parkville, Mo. From 2016 to 2019 he served in Mayor Sly James’ administration as the Chief Innovation Officer for the City of Kansas City, Mo. During his tenure, he oversaw the city’s smart city initiatives including a 54-block total digitalization pilot, strategy development for the city and P3-based expansion plans.

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Todd Sander — Moderator

Good Government Advocate

Todd Sander is formerly Vice President for the Center for Digital Government and the Governing Institute. Previously, Sander has served as the CIO at the Lower Colorado River Authority and as CIO/assistant city manager for the City of Tucson, AZ, and deputy CIO for the State of Washington.