AI is Patrolling Now with Ed Prokop

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Ed Prokop discusses the development and implications of the first autonomous police vehicle, Pug, and its role in modern law enforcement.

In this conversation, Ed Prokop—former LAPD officer, Air Force OSI agent, and leader in autonomous policing innovation—breaks down the development of the nation’s first autonomous police vehicle, Pug. He shares how decades in law enforcement shaped his approach to persistent gaps in coverage, and how AI-driven patrol is being used to extend presence, increase deterrence, and support understaffed agencies. The conversation moves from what this technology actually is, to how it operates in real...

People in this episode

Guest: Ed Prokop

Topics covered

• autonomous policing
• AI technology
• law enforcement
• public safety
• patrol vehicles

Keywords

• autonomous police vehicle
• AI patrol
• law enforcement innovation
• public safety technology
• Ed Prokop

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: LAPD, Air Force OSI

Products: Pug