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Episode 279: Law Enforcement Embraces Tech-Driven Drone Support with Zach Finfrock
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Is technology a part of the job now?
Hello Smart Firefighting Community!
Welcome to another episode of covering real world innovations via interviews with fire service and technology industry experts that empower YOU to develop your very own Smart Firefighting strategy!
In this episode:
How drones are a low-cost, high-impact alternative to traditional air support
The real-time collaboration tools that are changing how agencies work together
Why resistance to change can cost your department more than you think
Hear from Sergeant Zach Finfrock from the Clarendon Hills Police Department.
Zach shares how drones are becoming essential tools for modern policing. He walks through the evolution of their drone program, the creation of a dual-purpose patrol vehicle, and how agencies can start small and scale thoughtfully.
The conversation covers the practical impact of drones in missing person searches, scene overwatch, and multi-agency coordination. Zach also dives into real-time crime centers, AI’s growing role in law enforcement, and why embracing new tech is about being ready for what comes next.
So take a listen to hear what he has to share!
Head to www.smartfirefighting.com to discover how SFF accelerates innovation for emergency responders, to find out when our next event is, or review our curated resources!
Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn
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Manage episode 489735199 series 2364700
Is technology a part of the job now?
Hello Smart Firefighting Community!
Welcome to another episode of covering real world innovations via interviews with fire service and technology industry experts that empower YOU to develop your very own Smart Firefighting strategy!
In this episode:
How drones are a low-cost, high-impact alternative to traditional air support
The real-time collaboration tools that are changing how agencies work together
Why resistance to change can cost your department more than you think
Hear from Sergeant Zach Finfrock from the Clarendon Hills Police Department.
Zach shares how drones are becoming essential tools for modern policing. He walks through the evolution of their drone program, the creation of a dual-purpose patrol vehicle, and how agencies can start small and scale thoughtfully.
The conversation covers the practical impact of drones in missing person searches, scene overwatch, and multi-agency coordination. Zach also dives into real-time crime centers, AI’s growing role in law enforcement, and why embracing new tech is about being ready for what comes next.
So take a listen to hear what he has to share!
Head to www.smartfirefighting.com to discover how SFF accelerates innovation for emergency responders, to find out when our next event is, or review our curated resources!
Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn
295 Episoden
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