Smarter Policing Starts Here
About the Course
In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, law enforcement leaders are confronted with a growing number of technology solutions promising to improve public safety, efficiency, and accountability. This one-day course equips police executives, command staff, and decision-makers with the tools to critically evaluate emerging technologies, navigate procurement processes, develop sound policy, and lead successful implementation. Participants will learn how to assess vendor claims, align technology adoption with organizational goals, anticipate legal and ethical implications, and build strategies for sustainable use of technology that enhances both officer performance and community trust.
Your Instructor
Matthew Barter
Matt Barter is a current Police Lieutenant and a nationally recognized leader in evidence-based policing and public sector innovation. His nearly two-decade career includes assignments with patrol, crime analysis, the ATF Violent Crimes Task Force, Anti-Crime Unit Sergeant, Chief of Staff, Officer-in-Charge, and SWAT. Matt's current focus is on the intersection of policing, analytics, and artificial intelligence. He is a co-author of the first known randomized controlled trial evaluating police use of generative AI. Matt regularly teaches on topics related to strategic leadership, organizational change, and data-driven practices in law enforcement.