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Sessions at the DLG Technology Summit 2025
DAY ONE: Wednesday, August 13, 2025
10:00 AM EST: Digital Age Policing – Expectation of Privacy
Attorney Eric Daigle – Daigle Law Group, LLC
An overview of Fourth Amendment privacy law from its 1967 landmark ruling to modern digital realities. Covers evolving surveillance, key court decisions, and strategies to safeguard privacy while supporting effective policing.
11:40 AM EST: Policing in the Age of AI – Legal Standards and Emerging Technology
Attorney Eric Daigle – Daigle Law Group, LLC
Examines AI in policing, from predictive analytics to facial recognition. Reviews benefits, ethical challenges, legal rulings on surveillance tools, and best practices for balancing technology, privacy, and accountability.
1:00 PM EST: Break for Lunch
2:00 PM EST: Policing in the Digital Sphere – Social Media, Artificial Intelligence, and Constitutional Limits
Attorney Eric Atstupenas – MACOPA General Counsel
Covers legal and constitutional considerations in using social media and AI. Uses real-world cases to guide ethical, effective law enforcement while respecting individual rights.
3:40 PM EST: Real-Time Crime Centers – Data, Impact, and Solvability
Sgt. Christopher Mastroianni – Hartford Police Department
Highlights Hartford’s C4 Center. Explores integrating surveillance tech, data analysis, and community engagement to improve case solvability and public trust.
DAY TWO: Thursday, August 14, 2025
10:00 AM EST: New Technology, Policies and Accreditation Standards
Attorney Joseph Race – Daigle Law Group
Addresses challenges of adopting new technologies in policing. Introduces officers to AI’s role in modern report writing, review, and documentation.
11:40 AM EST: Panel Discussion – Predictive Policing and Public Trust: Where Do We Draw the Line?
A moderated discussion on balancing crime prediction technologies with community expectations and privacy rights.
1:00 PM EST: Break for Lunch
2:00 PM EST: Beyond the Play Button: What Investigators Need to Know When Viewing and Processing Video Evidence
Rhi Demings – Axon Investigate
Covers best practices and pitfalls in processing video evidence, including integrating drones and scanners to strengthen investigations.
3:40 PM EST: Digital Evidence – Legal and Practical Skills for Officers
Det. Sgt. Kevin Connolly – Barnstable Police Department
Trains officers to identify, preserve, and lawfully handle digital evidence from mobile devices, cloud services, and online platforms while ensuring admissibility.
DAY THREE: Friday, August 15, 2025
10:00 AM EST: The 400’ View – Drone Use by Law Enforcement
Attorney Mickey Osterreicher – General Counsel – National Press Photographers
Reviews FAA and state regulations, benefits, risks, and best practices for using drones in emergencies and search and rescue.
11:40 AM EST: Beyond the Lens – Legal Trends, Policy, and Public Trust in Body-Worn Camera Use
Attorney Eric Daigle – Daigle Law Group, LLC
Examines legal standards, best practices, and community expectations for BWCs. Discusses deployment, data management, transparency, and trust-building strategies.
2025 DLG Technology Summit: August 13–15, 2025
Policing is evolving rapidly. AI, surveillance, and real-time data are transforming how agencies serve their communities. Make sure your team is prepared with clear, effective policies and practical strategies that work.