Navigating the Future of Public Safety: Insights from Law Enforcement Leaders on Current and Emerging Trends

Monday, October 20, 2025

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM MT

Location: Mile High Ballroom 2A/3A, Colorado Convention Center

As technology evolves and societal expectations shift, public safety agencies face increasingly complex challenges. This panel will explore key trends shaping the field, including obstacles to effective community engagement, the ongoing effort to sustain public trust, and the emergence of new crime patterns. To help agencies navigate these complexities, panelists will share practical strategies and valuable resources that are adaptable to organizations of all sizes.

Submitter and Speaker(s)

Jason P. Armstrong

Chief Executive Officer
Armstrong Consulting, LLC
Cary, North Carolina, United States

Speaker(s)

Shon Barnes

Police Chief
Seattle Police Department
Seattle, Washington, United States
Danielle Outlaw

Deputy Chief Security Officer
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey
New York, New York, United States
Marcia K. Thompson, J.D.

Chair & Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice Department
Aurora University
Chicago, Illinois, United States