Scottsdale Chief Wins National Tech Award | Phoenix News

Scottsdale Assistant Chief Rich Slavin just earned national acclaim as Executive of the Year from the National Real Time Crime Center Association—honoring his bold push for cutting-edge public safety tech. Under his leadership, the Scottsdale Police Department has pioneered drone programs including a Drone First Responder and Patrol Drone Pilot initiative, setting a new standard for innovative policing. This isn’t just about gadgets—it’s about smarter, safer communities. Slavin’s national influence is growing as agencies look to him for guidance on tech integration and strategy. His work is reshaping law enforcement across the country, proving that visionary leadership and smart technology can deliver real, measurable safety gains. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4cdfc849a9dcacbe