In this episode, host Taylor Baker sits down with Jared Kosina, founder of JK Strategic Advisory and former law enforcement officer, to discuss how public safety leaders can make smarter, more accountable technology decisions while keeping pace with rapid innovation, including AI.
What You’ll Learn
- Why many public safety technology purchases fail when leaders don’t have a translator between frontline realities and technical jargon.
- How to evaluate major technology investments with community impact and taxpayer accountability in mind.
- The leadership pressure behind “big-ticket” tech decisions and how to bring clarity and confidence to the process.
- How real-time crime centers are evolving and what agencies should consider when building or modernizing them.
- Why relationships and real-world experience still matter in an age where AI can generate “good enough” answers.
- Practical lessons on pricing your expertise with confidence and communicating value without over-explaining.
- How consistent, strategic LinkedIn posting can build credibility, trust, and inbound opportunities in a niche space.
- The habit of saying yes (selectively), giving people a few minutes, and using gut-checks to filter meaningful connections.
Jared’s story highlights what happens when lived operational experience meets modern strategy: agencies and civic leaders can adopt technology in a way that’s mission-aligned, understandable, and effective rather than reactive or vendor-driven. The conversation reinforces that the most durable advantage in fast-changing environments is a mix of continuous learning, clear decision-making frameworks, and human trust.
To learn more about Jared Kosina and their work.