Date: Wednesday, February 11
Time: 1 p.m. ET | 12 p.m. CT | 10 a.m. PT
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Agencies nationwide are facing the same pressures: Rising call volume, shrinking staff, growing digital evidence and new expectations from city leaders and communities. The question isn’t whether agencies need to adapt — it’s where to start.
This webinar will break down three trends that will shape policing in 2026 and demonstrate exactly how forward-leaning departments are responding right now. You’ll hear directly from law enforcement leaders who are turning these challenges into opportunities to boost efficiency, accuracy, and officer safety.
We’ll examine the 2026 trends that will redefine your daily operations:
AI that saves time, not replaces judgment: See how agencies are using responsible, human-centered AI to cut paperwork, surface better insights and return hours back to officers without sacrificing oversight or accountability.
Cybersecurity that protects officers, systems and evidence: With cyber incidents and internal misuse risks rising, agencies are tightening access, monitoring activity in real time and building continuity plans that prevent operational shutdowns.
Data standardization and interoperability that improve decision-making: Consistent data entry and connected systems are helping agencies reduce reporting errors, improve situational awareness and communicate more effectively across units and jurisdictions.
By attending this webinar, you will learn:
- Tactics you can implement immediately to reduce administrative burden and improve operational flow.
- Real agency examples showing how these trends improve accuracy, speed, and responder safety.
- Insight into evaluating new tools and processes before investing time or budget.
- Clarity on where to prioritize in 2026 — even with limited people, time and resources.
MEET THE SPEAKERS:
Ravi Maira is a seasoned marketing and product leader with over three decades of experience driving growth, storytelling and innovation in the tech industry. Currently he leads the team responsible for product marketing at Mark43, where he helps bring modern, mission-critical software solutions to public safety agencies. His career spans leadership roles at market-defining technology companies including Avid, Akamai, Everbridge, Snyk and Opal Security, where he helped build groundbreaking products, shape compelling narratives and deliver exceptional customer experiences. Ravi is known for bridging the creative and analytical, with a unique background in the arts. A graduate of Connecticut College and the National Theater Institute, he holds a bachelor’s degree in theater — a foundation that continues to shape his storytelling approach to marketing and product strategy. A passionate advocate for customer empathy, cross-functional collaboration and purpose-driven technology, Ravi brings a thoughtful, human-centered perspective to every stage of the product lifecycle — from concept to market impact.
Allen Carpenter spent 20 years with the Louisiana State Police. Allen’s experience with LSP ranged from patrol to Detective Lieutenant leading the statewide insurance fraud and auto theft units. Upon retirement in 2009, Allen became the COO / President / Managing Partner of a national disaster management company. In this role he managed large national disasters such as Super Storm Sandy and the Deepwater Horizon events. After retiring from the private sector, there was an opportunity for Allen and LSP to work together again. Allen is currently the Statewide Program Manager 2 for utilizing his 30+ years in law enforcement and business to support the Louisiana State Police in their efforts to modernize their technology platforms.