Episode 0036: Sean Malinowski

Inside the First Autonomous Patrol Car: AI, Drones & the Future of Policing

What happens when law enforcement meets cutting-edge robotics and AI?

In this episode of DRIVEN, host Paul Perrone sits down with Dr. Sean Malinowski, former LAPD Chief of Detectives, Fulbright Scholar, and now Managing Partner at The Policing Lab, to explore how data, artificial intelligence, and autonomous systems are transforming policing and public safety.

Together, they dive into:
🚓 The creation of the first autonomous patrol car (the PUG). A police-grade Ford Explorer equipped with autonomous driving and ISR technology.
🧠 How AI is helping officers and analysts make faster, smarter, and safer decisions in real time.
📡 The rise of cooperative autonomous vehicle and drone operations, and how these systems can patrol, protect, and save lives.
🏫 How autonomy and robotics are finding new roles in campus security and school environments, enhancing protection without replacing people.
📈 Real-world success stories from LAPD, Chicago, and Miami, where data-driven policing led to massive reductions in violent crime.
🔮 A look ahead at the next decade of policing. Where autonomous patrols, AI-driven strategy, and human ingenuity converge to redefine community safety.

It’s a riveting, story-driven conversation that connects decades of policing experience with the cutting edge of AI and autonomous technology. Showing how innovation can save lives, protect officers, and transform communities.

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From: Paul Perrone - DRIVEN Host (https://www.driven.show) & Perrone Robotics CEO/Founder (https://www.perronerobotics.com)