IJIS Sounds of Safety Podcast

IJIS Sounds of Safety Podcast

by IJIS Institute
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Season 1

Corrections in the Digital Age: Modernizing Systems for Success

In this episode, we begin a series focused on the best practices for implementing an offender or jail management system within a corrections agency. We’re pleased to welcome four valued members from the IJIS Corrections Advisory Committee for this discussion, including Rick Davis, Lynn Ayala, Jerry Brinegar, and Vice-Chair, Chrysta Murray. These panelists explore why it is crucial to modernize offender or jail management systems to attract younger talent, catch up with other domains in terms of technology developments, and why this investment is crucial to help employees do their jobs easier.
S1 · E15
Jun 16, 2025
36:25

From Infrastructure to Impact: Cloud-Native Solutions for Justice and Public Safety

For this episode, we continue the exploration of emerging and disruptive technologies in justice and public safety. We’re pleased to welcome back Larry Zorio, Chair of the Cybersecurity Working Group, and Paul Wormeli, who leads efforts with the IJIS Technology and Architecture Committee. Today, Larry and Paul will dig into the transformative impact of cloud-native technologies—and what that means for justice and public safety operations. From scalable infrastructure to real-time data sharing, they’ll discuss how these modern platforms can help agencies become more agile, secure, and responsive.
S1 · E14
May 19, 2025
35:15

Agents of Change: Agentic AI in Justice and Public Safety

For this episode, our guests will continue to explore emerging and disruptive technologies in justice and public safety. We’re thrilled to welcome back Larry Zorio, Chair of the Cybersecurity Working Group and Paul Wormeli who spearheads efforts for the IJIS Technology and Architecture Committee. In this episode, Larry and Paul will dive into the transformative potential of agentic artificial intelligence and its use and potential within justice and public safety operations. They’ll explore how the cutting-edge technology can streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and empower professionals to be more productive.
S1 · E13
Apr 7, 2025
35:06

The Push for CJIS Modernization

On this episode of the IJIS Sounds of Safety Podcast, we’re diving into a crucial conversation on the evolution and modernization of the CJIS Security Policy. Leading this discussion is Larry Zorio, Chair of the IJIS Cybersecurity Working Group, alongside our esteemed guest, Gerard Gallant, Chair of the Institute’s CJIS Security Policy Working Group. Together, they’ll break down key priorities agencies should focus on to strengthen their understanding and compliance with this constantly evolving policy. Stay tuned for valuable insights that will help enhance the security of criminal justice information for agencies across the nation.
S1 · E12
Mar 10, 2025
34:54

New and Emerging Technologies to Support Data Sharing: The Power and Potential of Knowledge Graphs

On this episode of the IJIS Sounds of Safety Podcast, we welcome back the chair of the Cybersecurity Working Group, Larry Zorio to spearhead an informative discussion with valued member of the IJIS community and chair of the IJIS Information Technology and Architecture Committee, Paul Wormeli. Listen in as the two of them discuss the impact of knowledge graph technology as a possible benefit to justice and public safety operations in a new series focusing on emerging technologies in the public sector mission space.
S1 · E11
Feb 10, 2025
34:10

Navigating Cybersecurity - Bouncing Back After an Attack: NIST's Recover Function

Today, the IJIS Sounds of Safety Podcast welcomes back Larry Zorio and Jeramy Cooper-Leavitt for another installment of the Navigating Cybersecurity Series. In this episode, they’ll dive into the sixth and final core function of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework: Recover. The Recover function identifies appropriate activities and supports the timely recovery to normal operations of assets, such as data, applications, and infrastructure, impacted by a cybersecurity incident.
S1 · E10
Jan 13, 2025
18:00

Navigating Cybersecurity - Responding with Confidence: Exploring NIST's Respond Function

Today, the IJIS Sounds of Safety Podcast welcomes back Larry Zorio and Jeramy Cooper-Leavitt for another episode in the Navigating Cybersecurity Series. Listen as they explore the fifth core function of the NIST cybersecurity framework: Respond. The Respond function is critical for maintaining the continuity and integrity of the organization's operations, assets, data, and reputation when they are the victim of a cyber-attack.
S1 · E9
Dec 9, 2024
31:25

Navigating Cybersecurity - From Awareness to Action: Inside NIST’s Detect Core Function

Today, the IJIS Sounds of Safety Podcast presents another episode in the Navigating Cybersecurity Series. Let’s welcome back experts Larry Zorio and Jeramy Cooper-Leavitt as they explore the fourth core function of the NIST cybersecurity framework: Detect. The Detect action supports an organization’s ability to find and analyze cybersecurity attacks and compromises in a timely manner to mitigate harm and support successful incident response.
S1 · E8
Nov 11, 2024
36:06

Navigating Cybersecurity - Securing the Perimeter: Strategies from the NIST CSF Protect Function

Today, we will dive into the next episode of the Navigating Cybersecurity Series, explaining the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 step by step. Listen to experts Larry Zorio and Jeramy Cooper-Leavitt as they explore the third core function of the NIST CSF: Protect. The Protect core function supports an organization’s ability to secure its assets by reducing the likelihood and impact of adverse events while increasing its ability to take advantage of opportunities successfully.
S1 · E7
Oct 15, 2024
23:55

The Value of Becoming a Crime Analyst in Today's Public Safety Environment

On today’s episode, we welcome back Casey Roussel, CCO of FusionStak and Chair of the IJIS Justice and Public Safety Advanced Analytics Committee, and introduce Kyle Stoker, a crime analyst for the Raytown, Missouri Police Department and the Director of Training at the International Association of Crime Analysts. Casey and Kyle will be discussing what they believe is the definition of an analyst, the necessary skill sets for the job and explain what it takes to become a successful crime analyst in today’s market.
S1 · E6
Sep 16, 2024
39:30
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