In this episode of The Coptimizer Podcast, Patrick Flannelly sits down with Lou Barani, nationally recognized security expert and advisor to Davista Technologies and Hive Logic, for a cutting-edge discussion on how AI is transforming threat detection and public safety.

From school security to large-scale events like the Olympics, Lou walks us through how integrated, AI-driven platforms are proactively identifying risks and automating threat responses — including active shooter prevention, predictive policing, and real-time threat assessment.

If you’re in law enforcement, school administration, or private security — or simply someone who believes safety and innovation should go hand in hand — this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

🔑 Topics include:

• The integration of Davista and Hive Logic technologies

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• How AI can identify at-risk individuals before incidents occur

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• Applications of AI in law enforcement, schools, and large public events

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• The role of predictive analytics in reducing response times

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• Why embracing tech is essential for modern public safety

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On this episode of The Coptimizer Podcast, Patrick Flannelly sits down with Jeff Asher, founder of Asher Analytics and one of the nation’s leading voices in crime data analysis. Together, they unpack the critical role that accurate data and efficient response times play in modern policing.

Jeff shares how New Orleans transformed its average police response from 180 minutes down to 50–60 minutes—not by adding officers, but by rethinking staffing, hiring civilians, and leveraging technology. He highlights the reality that only about 30% of property crimes and 50% of violent crimes are reported, and explains how slow responses make those numbers worse.

The conversation dives into:

• Why is integrating analysts into leadership teams essential for strategic decision-making?
• How civilian roles and technology solutions can free officers to focus on core police work.
• The limits of AI in crime analysis—and why human expertise is still indispensable.
• The connection between faster response times, improved clearance rates, and stronger community trust.
• The value of accurate reporting and standardized data in shaping more innovative policing strategies.

This is a must-listen episode for law enforcement leaders, policymakers, and anyone interested in the future of policing and public safety.

In this powerful episode of The Coptimizer Podcast, host Patrick Flannelly sits down with Chief Chad McCluskey of the Waukee, Iowa Police Department for a conversation that bridges bricks, badges, and bold leadership. With a career that began in fire services and evolved into law enforcement leadership, Chief McCluskey brings a multidisciplinary perspective to modern policing.

We explore his journey from Kansas to Iowa, including the unique challenges and victories of designing and building a $43 million state-of-the-art police facility focused on wellness, sustainability, and employee mental health. From geothermal heating systems to natural light-infused workspaces and fully equipped gyms, this is more than a building—it’s a blueprint for the future of public safety infrastructure.

Chief McCluskey also shares key leadership lessons, including the importance of continuous education, mentorship, and participation in professional associations like the Iowa Chiefs of Police. With insights on recruitment, public safety integration, and practical advice for new leaders, this episode offers a thoughtful blend of real-world application and visionary strategy.

Whether you’re a law enforcement leader, city planner, or wellness advocate, this conversation delivers actionable inspiration and a call to invest in the people who protect our communities.

Books Recommended by Chief McCluskey:

• Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink