Managing Your Perimeter™
Perimeter security is a multifaceted challenge, encompassing aesthetics, safety, and the delicate balance of free expression and access. Managing it effectively requires a lot of dedication and effort. Join us on the brand-new weekly podcast 'Managing Your Perimeter™,' where hosts and seasoned perimeter security specialists Anna Reahl, P.J. O'Neil and Mel Lukens delve into the latest security developments, engaging in insightful conversations with experts and industry insiders. Explore the dynamic world of ensuring the safety and security of spaces and the individuals within them.
Managing Your Perimeter™
AI is Patrolling Now with Ed Prokop
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In this conversation, Ed Prokop—former LAPD officer, Air Force OSI agent, and leader in autonomous policing innovation—breaks down the development of the nation’s first autonomous police vehicle, Pug. He shares how decades in law enforcement shaped his approach to persistent gaps in coverage, and how AI-driven patrol is being used to extend presence, increase deterrence, and support understaffed agencies. The conversation moves from what this technology actually is, to how it operates in real-world environments, and ultimately to the bigger questions around trust, privacy, and the future of security.
From Law Enforcement to Autonomous Policing
Timestamp: 00:00
How Ed Prokop’s 30+ year career across LAPD, federal training, and military service led to building an AI-powered patrol vehicle.
Background, the origin of Pug, and what autonomous policing actually means in practice—not a replacement for officers, but a new layer of operational support.
How Pug Works: Deterrence, AI, and Real-World Deployment
Timestamp: 03:54
What makes this system different from traditional surveillance or robotics.
Persistent patrol, delivering up to 17x more coverage, AI-powered sensors, real-time environmental awareness, and how the vehicle functions as a force multiplier in active security environments.
Trust, Ethics, and the Future of AI in Security
Timestamp: 13:03
The human side of deploying AI in public spaces.
Public perception, privacy concerns, data ownership, built-in guardrails, and why human oversight remains essential as this technology becomes more integrated into everyday security operations.
You can learn more about Ed’s work at
http://policinglab.org
You can explore Pug here
http://pugvehicle.com
You can learn more about our work at
ArcusGrp.com
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