Presentation:  The Silent Witness in Smart City Solutions

Speaker: Retired Police Chief and Synnex Public Safety Manager Mike Gambrell

Topic: Across the country, local organizations such as schools (K-12, Higher Ed), private facilities and securities, and regulated industry businesses are working with police to incorporate public safety into the mix of issues addressed in a comprehensive community development partnership. When community developers and planners talk about public safety, we often use words like "underpinning" and 'foundation". Addressing and preventing crime is a necessary precursor to community-wide revitalization in the public and private sectors. It is difficult to attract businesses, residents, and other investors to communities that have significant crime or perceived as being unsafe. Public Safety officials address the public safety component of Smart City solutions to enhance the quality of life by using technology to improve the efficiency of services for the benefit of citizens and visitors to their assigned jurisdiction. The backbone of this strategy are the wide array of cameras and associated mobility solutions deployed that have become known as the Silent Witness in Smart City Solutions. Attendees will hear insights from a retired Police Chief and current Public Safety Subject Matter Expert, Mike Gambrell, relative to the public safety component of smart city solutions. Attendees will leave with an understanding of innovative solutions and partnerships utilized by cities that are designed to deliver more and/or better services efficiently and cost-effectively integrating public and private entities for a smart city solution founded on public safety technology.

Bio: Mike Gambrell, a thirty year retired law enforcement veteran, served throughout a municipal agency in various roles as officer, detective, and in supervisory positions within all Divisions including Operations, Support, and Administration. Promoted through the ranks, he recently retired following his service in the role of Police Chief. He has been the recipient of four different external officers of the year awards through the years. Possessing an undergraduate and graduate degrees in Criminal Justice, he is also a graduate of the prestigious F.B.I. National Academy in 2007. Utilizing and sharing his vast knowledge, he is leading the new SYNNEX initiative in the Public Safety Sector serving in the role of Public Safety Program Manager. The knowledge and assistance provided will assist customers in bridging any gap between the technology practitioner and public safety practitioners. Working collectively with the team and marketing program, Mike finds it invigorating to share the vision of this new initiative with the house of experts lodged in the GovSolv platform through our partners to Public Safety professionals across the nation.

Lunch Menu:
Appetizer: Hale Koa Salad with Tarragon Dressing
Main Course: Red Wine Braised Boneless Short Rib
Matignon of Root Vegetables, Scallion Mashed Potatoes
and Fresh Seasonal Vegetables
Dessert: Classic Créme Brulee