As video becomes central to modern policing, its impact goes far beyond recording incidents. What officers see on scene, how incidents are documented and how leaders review decisions afterward are all changing — bringing new opportunities and new responsibilities for police leadership.
This webinar focuses on how video, supported by connected data and automated tools, is shaping police response, reporting and post-incident review. Our panelists will explore how connected video and automation can improve situational awareness, reduce administrative burden and support defensible outcomes — while reinforcing the importance of officer judgment, supervisory clarity and leadership oversight.
For police chiefs and commanders, the challenge isn’t whether to use video. It’s understanding how these tools influence decisions, documentation and accountability across an incident — and how to lead their use responsibly.
Attend to learn
- How video and connected information shape situational awareness and decision-making during active incidents
- How reporting and evidence workflows are evolving and where leaders must verify accuracy and context
- How supervisors and commanders can use video to support officers without overdirecting on-scene decisions
- What leadership guardrails help ensure video strengthens trust with communities and the courts
Reserve your seat to understand how video is redefining modern police response — and what leaders must do to guide it responsibly.
Meet our panel
Moderator James Dudley is a 32-year veteran of the San Francisco Police Department where he retired as deputy chief of the Patrol Bureau. He has served as the DC of Special Operations and Liaison to the Department of Emergency Management where he served as Event and Incident Commander for a variety of incidents, operations and emergencies. He has a Master’s degree in Criminology and Social Ecology from the University of California at Irvine. He is currently a member of the Criminal Justice faculty at San Francisco State University, consults on organizational assessments for LE agencies and hosts the Policing Matters podcast for Police1.
Dr. Joseph Lestrange is the CEO and Founder of VTP Leadership Solutions, a globally oriented consultancy committed to two core missions: helping law enforcement, public safety and national security organizations transform their stated values into consistent, real-world daily practices; and developing leaders at every stage — from emerging supervisors to seasoned executives — through education in value-based and adaptive leadership skills that are essential for navigating the complexities of 21st-century public service. Dr. Lestrange is also a founding Research Fellow at the Future Policing Institute’s Center on Policing and Artificial Intelligence (COP-AI). He served over three decades as a commissioned federal law enforcement officer in multiple international, national, regional, and local leadership roles. In his last year of government service, Dr. Lestrange was appointed as Senior Agency Official to the U.S. Council on Transnational Organized Crime - Strategic Division, created by the President of the United States via Executive Order to develop “whole of government” solutions to complex public safety and national security challenges. He retired from federal service in June 2022 as the Division Chief of the Public Safety & National Security Division at Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Headquarters.
Administrative Sergeant Nils Torning has over 15 years of dedicated service to the Cottage Grove community. Since joining the force in 2009, he has served as a SWAT operator and a certified firearms instructor, focusing on high-level safety and precision. He currently serves alongside his K-9 partner, Gunnar. Sergeant Torning holds a bachelor’s degree in Sociology with a minor in Criminology from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls and completed his Law Enforcement Transfer Pathway certification at Minneapolis Community and Technical College.