The CitySafe Podcast
The City Safe Podcast
Hosted by Don Carr and Jim Cords
In a world where safety is more complex than ever, The City Safe Podcast explores how technology, communication, and innovation can help cities reduce crime and protect their communities. Hosted by public safety leaders Don Carr and Jim Cords, each episode dives into real-world challenges and solutions—featuring expert insights, practical tools, and forward-thinking strategies.
From smarter emergency response systems to advanced data integration, The City Safe Podcast is your trusted source for understanding what it takes to build safer, more resilient urban environments.
New episodes available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube Music. Subscribe and join the conversation.
The CitySafe Podcast
Ep. 39 SafeScope Standard: Court-Ready, Purpose-Built Protection
Some problems don’t just walk through the front door — they keep coming back.
In this episode, Don and Jim take a deep dive into the hidden threats facing retailers and hotels:
- Petty theft and repeat trespassers who bleed small shops dry.
- Organized retail crime crews that turn everyday losses into major drains.
- Hotel “do not rent” offenders who damage property and return under new names.
- The serious threats of fugitives, human traffickers, and those tied to Amber and Silver Alerts.
What ties it all together is SafeScope — the first platform built from the ground up by a retired Chief of Police and a retired FBI investigator. Unlike generic cameras, SafeScope documents, links, and packages repeat incidents into court-ready evidence detectives act on. For hotels, it integrates real-time law enforcement alerts. For retailers, it builds the offender histories needed to stop repeat crime.
Don and Jim cut through the noise with real composite scenarios, staff-level strategies, and results-driven prevention steps. This isn’t theory — it’s the system built by investigators, for investigators, to give businesses a fighting chance.
Takeaway: Whether you’re running a corner shop or a full-service hotel, SafeScope turns problem-makers into documented cases and keeps your staff, guests, and bottom line safe.