From AI-enabled field tools to the growing demand for cybersecurity accountability, this report offers a sharp, field-informed snapshot of where public safety is heading and how agencies can stay ahead.
Based on input from nearly 500 first responders and public safety leaders, the 2026 Public Safety Trends Report lays out five pressing priorities reshaping operations: responsible AI deployment, cybersecurity as a baseline, data as a daily asset, technology’s role in workforce retention, and the urgent need to unify systems across jurisdictions. Each section is grounded in real-world feedback, supported by agency case studies, and includes action steps.
