Critical Connections

Ep. 6: From Fear of AI Innovation To How Tech is Transforming Public Safety

When you hear "artificial intelligence," what comes to mind? Fear of job loss? Sci-fi robots? Or the promise of innovation? In this episode, we explore how AI is already transforming public safety — from predictive policing to streamlined emergency response — and tackle the big questions about ethics, trust, and change management.

🎯 What We Cover:

  • How AI is changing emergency response and 911 operations
  • Overcoming resistance to change in high-stakes environments
  • Microsoft's new AiRS (Advanced Incident Response System)
  • Why connectivity is critical for AI systems to work in real-time
  • Real client success stories from early AI adopters
  • The truth about AI replacing humans vs. enhancing capabilities
  • Freeing up officers to focus on what they love: investigation and critical thinking

🎙️ Expert Panel:

  • Christopher Blake Carver - Director of Market Development, Hexagon Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial (Former NENA 911 Association)
  • Sai Narain - Director of Technology Strategy, State & Local Government, Public Safety & Justice, Microsoft
  • Kevin Fernandes - Chief Revenue Officer, Dejero
  • Ivy Cuervo (Host) - Director of Brand & Communications, Dejero

🚨 Critical for Public Safety:

At the heart of AI innovation is connectivity — ensuring AI-powered tools can respond in real-time during life-or-death situations. Discover how Dejero and Microsoft are partnering to close the information gap and push technology to the edge.

🔗 Useful Links:

Learn about Dejero's public safety solutions: https://www.dejero.com/industry/public-safety

Book a demo: https://www.dejero.com/contact-sales