In this episode of A Tactical Pause, host John Creamer sits down with Walton County Sheriff Mike Adkinson to explore emerging technology trends in law enforcement. From typewriters and bag phones in the early ’90s to today’s cutting-edge, real-time crime centers and predictive analytics, Sheriff Adkinson reflects on the dramatic evolution of tools and tactics over the decades. They also discuss how technology is reshaping both the way crimes are committed and how law enforcement is using innovation to stay one step ahead.

Equipping Florida’s Deputies: Professionally, Mentally and Financially
Nearly two decades ago, Florida’s sheriffs charged me with starting an association to protect something very important to Florida: our deputies. We began with their professional well-being—giving them peace of mind knowing that if they are disabled or killed on or off duty, we will take care of them or their families when they no longer can.