Measuring the effect of what we do gives us a story to tell.” In this episode of Innovation Insights, we’ll speak with Rik Legault, Director of the Office for Public Safety Research at the Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate. Legault provides insight into the measurable difference he and his team has made implementing public safety technology training procedures. He discusses the future of data analysis within public safety and the government, and his thoughts on technologies to come.

James Schwartz, Deputy County Manager overseeing public safety and technology in Arlington, VA, is a veteran public safety leader. Schwartz shares his insights on the impact of continual technological advancements within emergency response and public safety and the future of communication interoperability. He explains the struggle to balance daily mission demands and putting resources into long term goals--and the collaborative efforts between first responder communities.

In this episode of Innovation Insights, we’ll speak with Sally Fay, Communications and Outreach Director and Statewide Interoperability Coordinator for the State of Indiana. Fay provides her take on how FirstNet and a nationwide broadband network has changed the way first responder agencies communicate across the state. She takes us through what these new systems mean for the emergency response community and the challenges of implementation.