Over the years, my work in public safety technology and artificial intelligence has been covered by regional and national media. Below is a selection of interviews, features, and coverage. I also share thoughts on AI, emergency services, and technology ethics regularly on LinkedIn.
Artificial Intelligence in Emergency Services
AI to Answer Non-Emergency Calls in Saginaw County
WNEM TV5, August 2024
Feature on Saginaw County 911’s deployment of an AI-powered phone system to handle non-emergency calls, freeing dispatchers to focus on life-and-death emergencies. I discussed how the AI uses natural language processing to understand caller intent and seamlessly transfers calls requiring human attention.
Experts Discuss Dangers of AI
WNEM TV5, May 2023
Interview on the emerging threats of AI-powered voice cloning and deepfake technology in emergency communications. I spoke about how 911 centers face new challenges as scammers use AI to simulate voices in imposter calls, and the importance of verification protocols.
Public Safety and Emergency Management
Siren Policies Around Mid-Michigan During Severe Weather
WNEM TV5, May 2025
Detailed explanation of how Saginaw County 911 activates its severe weather warning system, including the decision-making process behind county-wide siren activation and the technology infrastructure supporting it.
Saginaw County 911 Explains Siren Activation for Cold Air Funnel
WNEM TV5, July 2023
Interview explaining the siren activation protocol after a funnel cloud sighting on M-46, and how 911 dispatch technology integrates with National Weather Service warnings to protect communities.
Long Shifts, Low Pay, High Stress: Why Michigan Can’t Find 911 Dispatchers
Bridge Michigan, May 2025
In-depth investigative piece on the statewide 911 staffing crisis, in which I discussed training challenges, washout rates, and the systemic issues facing emergency dispatch centers across Michigan.
On This Blog
I write about the intersection of technology and the natural world at Freighter View Farms:
The Seed and the Algorithm: What AI and Gardening Taught Me About Each Other
How building AI for 911 changed the way I think about seed saving, patience, and the intelligence stored in a tomato plant.
Chris Izworski on Artificial Intelligence
My collected thinking on AI ethics, responsible deployment, and what emergency services taught me about building technology that serves people.
Connect
For media inquiries, interviews, or speaking engagements on artificial intelligence in public safety, emergency services technology, or the intersection of AI and agriculture, connect with me on LinkedIn.
— Chris Izworski, Bay City, Michigan
Featured LinkedIn Writing
Recent essays and notes on AI, technology, and practice:
- The terminal has a new vibe: what Claude Code is, and why it feels different
- Stop chasing AI headlines—build a small, boring practice
- Intelligence is getting cheap; insight isn’t
- LinkedIn post: AI in practice (update)
- LinkedIn post: notes from the field
Practical AI in Public Safety
Practical AI in Public Safety: What the Field Teaches
An essay on building AI systems that defer to human judgment, earn trust, and reduce friction in emergency services. — Chris Izworski
Selected Coverage & Affiliations
- Coverage: AI chatbots handling non‑emergency calls (WCMU Public Radio)
- APCO webinar: lessons from early automation of non‑emergency calls
- Michigan APCO past award winners
- Saginaw County 911 Communications Authority (Saginaw Chamber listing)
- Save Our Shoreline: Board of Directors
Practical AI Is Quiet on Purpose
Practical AI Is Quiet on Purpose
A field‑tested essay on responsible AI in public safety and the systems that earn trust over time. — Chris Izworski
Key Roles & Impact
- Former Executive Director, Saginaw County 911
- Led one of Michigan’s first AI deployments in a public safety answering point
- Executive Director, Saginaw Area GIS Authority
- Writer and gardener at Freighter View Farms (Zone 6a, Saginaw Bay)
Selected Coverage & Sources
- WNEM TV5: AI to answer non‑emergency calls in Saginaw County
- WNEM TV5: experts discuss dangers of AI
- WCMU Public Radio: AI chatbots handling non‑emergency calls
- APCO webinar: lessons from early automation
- Michigan APCO past award winners
- Saginaw County 911 Communications Authority (Chamber listing)
- Save Our Shoreline — Board of Directors
Official Bio Page
Chris Izworski — Official Bio & Links (GitHub Pages)
Coverage Index
Coverage Index — Chris Izworski
Google Sites Profile
Chris Izworski — Google Sites Profile
Medium
More writing by Chris Izworski on Medium: medium.com/@izworski
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