In this episode of Untangled, Avero Advisors CEO Abhijit Verekar sits down with Chief Paul Noel, Knoxville’s 27th Chief of Police, to explore how visionary leadership and technology are reshaping modern policing.

Knoxville Police Department Website: https://knoxvilletnpolice.gov/

Chief Noel, who joined KPD in 2022 after more than 25 years with the New Orleans Police Department, has led one of the most dramatic public safety turnarounds in the country. Under his leadership, Knoxville has seen a 45% reduction in nonfatal shootings and a significant drop in homicides—results driven by data, community partnerships, and cultural change inside the department.

Together, AV and Chief Noel discuss:

• How technology like predictive analytics, drones, and virtual training simulators are changing law enforcement.
• The role of community trust and cultural reform in sustainable crime reduction.
• Lessons from New Orleans’ groundbreaking ABLE (Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement) program.
• Building the next generation of policing—where accountability, transparency, and innovation intersect.

Whether you’re a government leader, technologist, or community member interested in the future of public safety, this conversation offers real-world insight into how modern policing can save lives and strengthen communities.

Watch the Full Video Here: https://youtu.be/Hphdg9hOeZg

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