PSR - December 4, 2025

How Motorola Went From Flip Phones to Public-Safety Tech

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Jimmy G.
December 05, 2025

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How Motorola Went From Flip Phones to Public-Safety Tech

Motorola isn’t just flip-phone nostalgia anymore. From car radios to AI-powered body cams and license-plate readers, it’s become a quiet powerhouse in policing and defense. CEO Greg Brown joined Bloomberg Open Interest to talk about how he built a nearly 1,000% stock-return machine over 14 years — and where it goes next.” (Source: Bloomberg)

www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2025-12-03/from-flip-phones-to-public-safety-tech-video

People & Leadership

San Francisco names new police chief

KRON4's Sara Stinson reports. Read more here: https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/sf-mayor-lurie-names-next-police-chief/

www.kron4.com/video/san-francisco-names-new-police-chief/11318733

Josh Morton Sworn in as IAEM-USA President - HSToday

Josh Morton has been sworn in as the 2025-2026 president of the USA Council of the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM-USA) at the President’s Banquet held in conjunction with the Annual Conference in Louisville, Kentucky.

www.hstoday.us/industry/people-on-the-move/josh-morton-sworn-in-as-iaem-usa-president

Strategic Initiatives & Funding

Kimball Police Department receives grants, approval to install in-car computers in police cruisers

The Kimball Police Department will be getting in-car computers for the first time ever after receiving grants to cover the full cost.

panhandle.newschannelnebraska.com/story/53295691/kimball-police-department-receives-grants-approval-to-install-incar-computers-in-police-cruisers

West Ada School District proposes new safety plan that includes armed guards, wearable tech

WASD is proposing two major changes to its Enhanced Campus Safety Plan. One proposal includes hiring Campus Sentinels, or armed guards, for all district campuses.

www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/west-ada-school-district-proposes-new-safety-plan-wearable-tech-armed-guards/277-302c4a21-6d6b-4496-b73c-82a53e0041eb

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Tech Updates & Other News

Data-Driven Loss Prevention: What Tracking Hundreds of Shoplifting Cases Revealed

Most existing SCO solutions are designed primarily to catch visible errors or basic theft tactics, such as a missed scan or "skip-scanning." However, the data tells a different story about how theft actually occurs.

losspreventionmedia.com/data-driven-loss-prevention-what-tracking-hundreds-of-shoplifting-cases-revealed

Beaumont Approves $1M Contract For Body-Worn Cameras, AI Software

The Beaumont City Council Tuesday approved a five-year, $1 million contract with Axon Enterprises for body-worn cameras and associated software for use by the Beaumont Police Department.

riversiderecord.org/beaumont-approves-1m-contract-for-body-worn-cameras-ai-software