A Colorado man dialed 911 reporting a medical emergency. Several seconds into the call, he became unresponsive. The responding dispatcher only had his first name and knew he was in a large apartment complex, but no unit number. Without that key detail, getting responders to him quickly would have been nearly impossible.
Lacy’s career journey has taken her from public safety hardware (body-worn cameras) to innovative software solutions at ForceMetrics. Along the way, she’s discovered her passion for helping law enforcement leverage technology to keep both communities and officers safe.
From patrol officer, to detective, to crisis negotiator with the Abilene PD—to now partnering with agencies nationwide, Rusty brings decades of frontline experience to help law enforcement maximize data-driven tools.
In this episode, Jason dives into the path from cybersecurity to public safety tech, challenges in staffing and hiring across the industry, why data integration and AI are game-changers for law enforcement, and the importance of listening to users when building impactful solutions.
Earlier this year, officers were called to the downtown area in response to a disorderly conduct complaint. When police arrived, they found the individual agitated, shouting profanities at both bystanders and the responding officers.
When news broke about the shortage of air traffic controllers, the public took notice because flights were delayed, and safety was questioned nationwide. But what about the other shortage that’s been happening on the ground?
We sat down with Chief Darrell Lowe of Redmond PD to talk about how his department uses ForceMetrics to build stronger community trust.
In our latest episode of "Meet the Team Behind the Tech," we spotlight Jake Cramer, Director of Data Innovation.
Every decision you make as a Chief is closely scrutinized; from city hall, the community, even your own people. Experience and instincts remain critical, but data now plays a central role in supporting those decisions.
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