Real-Time Policing: When Moments Matter

Join us in Vacaville, California, as Jamie Hudson and Caity Peak sit down with Police Chief Chris Polen to explore the city’s journey toward smarter, safer public service. 

From humble beginnings to the launch of a cutting-edge Information Center and Drone as First Responder (DFR) program, this conversation captures how innovation, community values, and collaboration with Flock Safety are redefining local policing.

You’ll hear about:
– The origins of Vacaville’s Real Time policing initiative
– Lessons learned from Elk Grove’s pioneering model
– The challenges of managing grant funding responsibly
– How staffing decisions, smart technology, and community buy-in shape success
– A visionary leader’s hope for regional collaboration

👉 Whether you’re in law enforcement, civic leadership, or just curious about the future of community safety, this is a must-watch.

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Creators and Guests

Host
Caity Peak
Collaborative Policing Strategist
Host
Jamie Hudson
Director, Real-Time and DFR Consulting at Flock Safety

What is Real-Time Policing: When Moments Matter?

In this show – Real-Time Policing: When Moments Matter – we’ll dive into the world of real-time centers, collaborative policing, and all of the cool tech and people that make it happen.

Our hosts, Dalton Webb and Jamie Hudson – seasoned experts in law enforcement real-time policing – will explore all of that and more.

They’ll walk you through their backgrounds and journeys into the world of real-time policing and how you can either take your first step into this world or improve your current footprint for maximum impact in your city.

Welcome to season one of Real-Time Policing: When Moments Matter.