251: How Police Can Work Smarter, Using Tech to Combat Violent Crime w/ Jamie Algatt (fmr. LEO) feat. ShotSpotter

Blue Grit Radio: the Police Performance Podcast: Mindset, Wellness, Leadership

Police have a range of challenges. They are short-staffed and many issues compete for their attention. Tools and technology can be force-multipliers, not only helping officers deploy effectively (to specific areas) for gunfire, but also vet the likelihood that the illegal discharge call that came in was not just fireworks or a car backfire.

Joining me in this dynamic topic is former police officer Jamie Algatt, who now works with SoundThinking. He details some of the many ways culturally-competent teams with tech solutions can be absolute game-changers for police today.

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Jamie is a public safety tech executive with 30+ years scaling mission-critical SaaS platforms—spanning CAD, RMS, and AI-assisted intelligence workflows. Proven success deploying cloud-native solutions across 1,000+ agency endpoints, improving case clearance and field response. Passionate about empowering telecommunicators, investigators, while reducing burnout, and enabling assistive AI tools that transform investigations and emergency operations. He delivers a deep expertise in product-market alignment, cross-functional leadership, and innovation. Jamie combines deep law enforcement roots, beginning as a police officer in Maryland, with advanced expertise in cloud-native platforms, AI/ML, and mission-critical software solutions.

SoundThinking, Inc. (Nasdaq: SSTI) is a leading public safety technology company that delivers AI- and data-driven solutions for law enforcement, civic leadership, and security professionals. SoundThinking is trusted by more than 300 customers and has worked with approximately 2,100 agencies to drive more efficient, effective, and equitable public safety outcomes. The company’s SafetySmart™ platform includes ShotSpotter®, the leading acoustic gunshot detection system; CrimeTracer, the leading law enforcement search engine; CaseBuilder®, a one-stop investigation management system; ResourceRouter™, software that directs patrol and community anti-violence resources to help maximize their impact; SafePointe®, an AI-based weapons detection system; and PlateRanger™ powered by Rekor®, a leading ALPR solution. SoundThinking has been designated a Great Place to Work® Company.

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