Policing Matters

Technology is changing the game in public safety. From smart city tools to real-time crime centers, police departments are using innovations like IoT devices, drones and advanced analytics to stay one step ahead. These high-tech solutions don’t just help solve crimes faster — they also make officers’ jobs safer and strengthen connections with the communities they protect. By combining modern tools with teamwork across agencies, law enforcement is finding smarter, more effective ways to keep neighborhoods safe.

In this episode of the Policing Matters podcast, host Jim Dudley dives into this tech-driven transformation with Lieutenant Sean Riley, commander of Glendale Police Department’s Real-Time Intelligence Center. Riley shares how integrating IoT devices into city infrastructure has redefined public safety in Glendale, improving efficiency, response times and trust within the community.

Riley details Glendale’s experience in building a Real-Time Intelligence Center from the ground up in just 10 months. From automated license plate readers to drones and real-time video streaming, he explains how the department put advanced tools in the hands of officers, enabling faster, smarter decision-making. Riley also highlights how partnerships with regional agencies and vendors like Peregrine have streamlined data systems, enhanced collaboration and maximized resources — all while setting a new standard for modern policing.