Signal in the Silence

In 2035, the silence of a Cincinnati morning is broken not by a 911 call, but by the “Community Pulse Grid” — a network of sensors capable of detecting the subtle vocal patterns of a mental health crisis before a single word is spoken. Officer Jordan Reyes arrives on the scene equipped not with traditional force, but with AR interfaces and sensory-adaptive drones designed to bridge the gap between authority and empathy. This episode of The Foresight Files immerses you in a high-stakes intervention where predictive AI and neurodivergent-accessible technology converge to de-escalate a potential tragedy. Discover how the story describes one possible future of policing where the most revolutionary advancement in policing isn't the hardware itself, but its power to restore human connection in the moments it matters most. This episode of The Foresight Files was created by FPI Fellow Tamara Herold, PhD and is brought to you by the Future Policing Institute (www.futurepolicing.org).