When 10,000 lives could be saved every year by reducing 911 response times by just one minute, processing a tsunami of data in a matter of seconds can mean the difference between life and death. As threats evolve, the purposeful application of AI in public safety—designed specifically for high-stress scenarios—will play an increasingly vital role in connecting those in need with those who can help. In this panel, AI experts will examine how technology, when designed with the greater good in mind, can secure our communities, schools, and businesses and pave the way for a safer future.