Organizations supporting emergency response are under immense pressure to keep citizens safe. In this session, you’ll learn how police fleets are leveraging telematics and IoT technology to transform public safety and improve fleet efficiency and communication during critical incidents.

Moderator: Logan Kiernan, Samsara

Panelists:
Colby Frantz, City of Grand Prairie
Dustin Palmer, City of The Colony
Reece Ulrich, City of Woodland

Location: E217

As government fleets face increasing demands for real-time data transmission—from body cameras to telematics and drone footage—traditional connectivity solutions are no longer enough. In this presentation, we explore how Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite technology, combined with multi-carrier networks, is revolutionizing fleet operations.

Speaker:
Josh Eck, IP Access International

Location: Exhibit Hall BC

While the relationship between emergency responders and fleet managers can be complex, any friction often stems from differing priorities and expectations. Emergency responders rely on vehicles to be consistently reliable and ready for urgent situations, and delays in maintenance or repairs can significantly impact operational readiness. Fleet managers on the other hand, must balance resource limitations, scheduling constraints, and short and long-term planning, which may occasionally cause frustration when immediate needs aren’t met.

Without consistent communication and collaboration, emergency responders might feel that their feedback or urgent concerns are not prioritized, while fleet managers may feel that their efforts to maintain efficiency and safety go underappreciated. These dynamics often lead to friction if a solution isn’t implemented.

In this session I will share solutions that I have developed based on my twenty-eight years of industry experience as both an officer, Fleet Manager, and now the President of an industry leading emergency vehicle equipment provider. I have leveraged my unique and comprehensive professional history to create this educational experience. I am confident that this session will provide you with strategies to effectively engage agency officials and Fleet Departments while executing the necessary changes to bridge the relationships between our First Responders and Fleet Departments.

Speaker:
Paul Mazzeo, East Coast Emergency

Location: E217