About the 10-2 Blue Brief Podcast
Whether you’re a first‑responder, policy maker, tech professional, or community member interested in public safety, 10‑2 Blue Brief offers an inside look at the innovations shaping the future of law enforcement. This series dives deep into the tools, platforms, and technologies transforming how agencies prevent crime, respond to emergencies, and protect both officers and the communities they serve.
The series features in‑depth conversations with law enforcement leaders, frontline officers, tech developers, and public‑safety innovators. Listeners will hear how agencies are using data‑driven insights to improve response times, enhance situational awareness, reduce officer risk, and strengthen trust with the public. The backbone of each conversation will be FirstNet and its continued impact on law enforcement efficiency and effectiveness at responding to crime.
About the Moderator: Chuck Dowd
Chuck Dowd is a retired NYPD assistant chief who ran the NYC 911 system and police comms for 12 years, including during September 11th, the Northeast blackout, and Hurricane Sandy.
About PSBTA
The Public Safety Broadband Technology Association (PSBTA) is an organization focused exclusively on ensuring the success of the entire FirstNet ecosystem that includes the legal entity created by Congress, the network infrastructure, hardware and software, and the single most important component—the end users.