Steven Habicht, Director, Center for Enterprise Systems Modernization, CNA | Ep.112

"Livestreamed: 2026-03-11T15:00:00.000Z Sponsor of the Month: Viasat Website: viasat.com Episode Sponsor: CNA Corporation Website: https://www.cna.org/ Episode Description: Get ready for this week’s episode of Dawn of Autonomy, as we continue our “Public Safety” month, sponsored by Viasat, with a deep dive into how technology is reshaping frontline missions. Our guest is Dr. Steve Habicht of CNA, a public safety and emergency management expert who helps agencies evaluate and deploy advanced tools that actually work in the real world. In this episode, Dr. Habicht unpacks how public safety organizations are using data, analytics, and emerging technologies such as drones and AI to improve situational awareness, coordination, and decision making under pressure. He explains what separates useful innovation from hype, how agencies can navigate procurement and policy challenges, and why rigorous research and operational testing are critical to earning trust from both responders and communities. Tune in for a grounded conversation on “public safety tech” that connects strategy, field realities, and the next wave of tools that will shape how responders prepare for and manage crises. "