Beyond the Pavise

In this episode of Beyond the Pavise, host Blaine Bowman is joined by Micah Pattisal, Product Manager at Pavion, and Jin Kim, retired FBI active shooter expert and Founding Principal of The Bureau Consortium, to explore one of the most urgent safety conversations facing organizations today: active shooter preparedness and weapons detection.Drawing from decades of federal crisis response experience, Jin explains how the threat landscape has evolved and why modern preparedness must go beyond assumptions, denial, or “it won’t happen here” thinking. She emphasizes that true readiness is a continuous process rooted in duty of care, training, and validated awareness during the critical first moments of an incident.Micah brings the technology perspective, detailing how shooter detection systems, video analytics, and integrated weapons detection tools can help security teams respond in seconds, not minutes. He highlights that these solutions can often be deployed into existing infrastructure, making them a practical step for organizations looking to strengthen response strategy without major disruption.Together, the conversation reinforces a powerful message: while no institution can control every variable, preparation, training, and the right technology can dramatically improve outcomes when seconds matter most.

In this episode of Beyond the Pavise, host Blaine Bowman is joined by Micah Pattisal, Product Manager at Pavion, and Jin Kim, retired FBI active shooter expert and Founding Principal of The Bureau Consortium, to explore one of the most urgent safety conversations facing organizations today: active shooter preparedness and weapons detection.Drawing from decades of federal crisis response experience, Jin explains how the threat landscape has evolved and why modern preparedness must go beyond assumptions, denial, or “it won’t happen here” thinking. She emphasizes that true readiness is a continuous process rooted in duty of care, training, and validated awareness during the critical first moments of an incident.Micah brings the technology perspective, detailing how shooter detection systems, video analytics, and integrated weapons detection tools can help security teams respond in seconds, not minutes. He highlights that these solutions can often be deployed into existing infrastructure, making them a practical step for organizations looking to strengthen response strategy without major disruption.Together, the conversation reinforces a powerful message: while no institution can control every variable, preparation, training, and the right technology can dramatically improve outcomes when seconds matter most.

In this episode of Beyond the Pavise, host Blaine Bowman welcomes Tony Molina, Senior Clinical Informatics Specialist at Signet, to explore how healthcare is adapting post-pandemic—and why communication, efficiency, and empathy are key to improving patient outcomes.With a background as a registered nurse on the front lines of the COVID-19 crisis, Tony brings a unique, firsthand perspective. He shares powerful stories from his time working in med-surg, orthopedics, and cardiac recovery—including his experience during the height of the pandemic, when elective surgeries stopped, and his hospital unit pivoted overnight to treating COVID patients exclusively.From those high-pressure environments, Tony learned that rapid adaptation and communication technologies were essential. He describes how video conferencing, bedside iPads, and new communication tools were quickly deployed to minimize exposure while still delivering quality care. These innovations not only improved staff efficiency—they also gave isolated patients critical face time with doctors and loved ones during the most vulnerable moments of their lives.As the conversation shifts toward the future, Tony reflects on the persistent challenge of nurse burnout and operational inefficiencies. He underscores how seemingly small obstacles, like locating an IV pump or managing administrative overload, can take valuable time away from patient care—and why technology must now be leveraged to remove these daily roadblocks.Tony also highlights the importance of strategic planning and collaboration. He makes the case for interdisciplinary technology committees in healthcare organizations—bringing together clinicians, IT, finance, and administrators to evaluate and implement new solutions. But most importantly, he stresses that frontline voices must be part of the process, or adoption will fail.“If it’s not going to improve things for the patients, then don’t bother,” Tony says. “But part of improving the patient experience is improving the day-to-day for the people working directly with patients.”Whether you're a hospital administrator, clinician, or health tech innovator, this episode offers a powerful look at the past, present, and future of care delivery—through the lens of someone who’s lived it.

In this episode of Beyond the Pavise, host Blaine Bowman welcomes Tony Molina, Senior Clinical Informatics Specialist at Signet, to explore how healthcare is adapting post-pandemic—and why communication, efficiency, and empathy are key to improving patient outcomes.With a background as a registered nurse on the front lines of the COVID-19 crisis, Tony brings a unique, firsthand perspective. He shares powerful stories from his time working in med-surg, orthopedics, and cardiac recovery—including his experience during the height of the pandemic, when elective surgeries stopped, and his hospital unit pivoted overnight to treating COVID patients exclusively.From those high-pressure environments, Tony learned that rapid adaptation and communication technologies were essential. He describes how video conferencing, bedside iPads, and new communication tools were quickly deployed to minimize exposure while still delivering quality care. These innovations not only improved staff efficiency—they also gave isolated patients critical face time with doctors and loved ones during the most vulnerable moments of their lives.As the conversation shifts toward the future, Tony reflects on the persistent challenge of nurse burnout and operational inefficiencies. He underscores how seemingly small obstacles, like locating an IV pump or managing administrative overload, can take valuable time away from patient care—and why technology must now be leveraged to remove these daily roadblocks.Tony also highlights the importance of strategic planning and collaboration. He makes the case for interdisciplinary technology committees in healthcare organizations—bringing together clinicians, IT, finance, and administrators to evaluate and implement new solutions. But most importantly, he stresses that frontline voices must be part of the process, or adoption will fail.“If it’s not going to improve things for the patients, then don’t bother,” Tony says. “But part of improving the patient experience is improving the day-to-day for the people working directly with patients.”Whether you're a hospital administrator, clinician, or health tech innovator, this episode offers a powerful look at the past, present, and future of care delivery—through the lens of someone who’s lived it.

In this episode of Beyond the Pavise, host Blaine Bowman is joined by two individuals deeply embedded in the realities of today’s K–12 education environment: Aaron Cripe, Assistant Principal at East Allen Alternative School, and Shannon Stephan, Account Executive at Star Asset Security, a Pavion company.Together, they explore the growing challenges schools face around student behavior, the vaping epidemic, and how both people and technology play a critical role in shaping safer, more supportive educational environments.Aaron shares his perspective leading an alternative school designed to support students who need a non-traditional path to graduation — whether due to credit recovery, behavior, or social-emotional needs. He explains how consistent communication, clear expectations, and human connection make a meaningful difference, even for students who feel like they’ve run out of options.Shannon brings insight from the security technology side, discussing how evolving tools — from vape detection sensors to integrated video surveillance — are helping schools proactively address issues like vaping, fighting, and hallway loitering. Importantly, these technologies empower educators and support staff who are often stretched thin.This conversation emphasizes the power of empathy, transparency, and innovation. From success stories of students turning things around to tactical systems schools are using to create safer spaces, this episode is packed with real stories and solutions.

In the latest episode of Beyond the Pavise, host Blaine Bowman is joined by two public safety veterans—Chris Shearer from Milestone Systems and Dean Cunningham from Axis Communications—to explore how technology is transforming the future of urban safety.With decades of combined experience in law enforcement, Chris and Dean now help cities harness video, audio, and data analytics to prevent crime, improve emergency response, and enhance everyday quality of life. Their mission is clear: leverage smart technology not only to solve crime but to build trust and create safer, more livable communities.Chris draws from his background in major crimes and narcotics to emphasize how real-time video management and intelligent analytics can drastically accelerate investigations—especially within the crucial first 24 hours. Dean, a pioneer in body-worn camera deployment, adds perspective on integrating technology into law enforcement workflows and how data enables precision policing—targeting problems with strategy, not guesswork.From tracking violent crime suspects across city boundaries to managing traffic flow and identifying loitering hotspots, the conversation highlights how Milestone and Axis are redefining what it means to build a “safe city.” With smart cameras, open-platform software, and interagency collaboration, they’re helping public safety teams respond faster, deploy resources smarter, and ultimately make cities feel better—not just function better.Whether it's stopping organized retail theft or preparing for large-scale emergency events with digital twins, this episode demonstrates that when tech is tailored to purpose, the impact goes far beyond surveillance—it becomes a strategy for safer, smarter living.

In the latest episode of Beyond the Pavise, host Blaine Bowman is joined by two public safety veterans—Chris Shearer from Milestone Systems and Dean Cunningham from Axis Communications—to explore how technology is transforming the future of urban safety.With decades of combined experience in law enforcement, Chris and Dean now help cities harness video, audio, and data analytics to prevent crime, improve emergency response, and enhance everyday quality of life. Their mission is clear: leverage smart technology not only to solve crime but to build trust and create safer, more livable communities.Chris draws from his background in major crimes and narcotics to emphasize how real-time video management and intelligent analytics can drastically accelerate investigations—especially within the crucial first 24 hours. Dean, a pioneer in body-worn camera deployment, adds perspective on integrating technology into law enforcement workflows and how data enables precision policing—targeting problems with strategy, not guesswork.From tracking violent crime suspects across city boundaries to managing traffic flow and identifying loitering hotspots, the conversation highlights how Milestone and Axis are redefining what it means to build a “safe city.” With smart cameras, open-platform software, and interagency collaboration, they’re helping public safety teams respond faster, deploy resources smarter, and ultimately make cities feel better—not just function better.Whether it's stopping organized retail theft or preparing for large-scale emergency events with digital twins, this episode demonstrates that when tech is tailored to purpose, the impact goes far beyond surveillance—it becomes a strategy for safer, smarter living.

In this episode of Beyond the Pavise, host Blaine Bowman is joined by two individuals deeply embedded in the realities of today’s K–12 education environment: Aaron Cripe, Assistant Principal at East Allen Alternative School, and Shannon Stephan, Account Executive at Star Asset Security, a Pavion company.Together, they explore the growing challenges schools face around student behavior, the vaping epidemic, and how both people and technology play a critical role in shaping safer, more supportive educational environments.Aaron shares his perspective leading an alternative school designed to support students who need a non-traditional path to graduation — whether due to credit recovery, behavior, or social-emotional needs. He explains how consistent communication, clear expectations, and human connection make a meaningful difference, even for students who feel like they’ve run out of options.Shannon brings insight from the security technology side, discussing how evolving tools — from vape detection sensors to integrated video surveillance — are helping schools proactively address issues like vaping, fighting, and hallway loitering. Importantly, these technologies empower educators and support staff who are often stretched thin.This conversation emphasizes the power of empathy, transparency, and innovation. From success stories of students turning things around to tactical systems schools are using to create safer spaces, this episode is packed with real stories and solutions.