Why Outside The Badge?
I created Outside The Badge to make a positive impact on public safety agencies. My mission is to help these agencies improve their recruitment process, address diversity and inclusion issues in the workplace, and support the mental health and wellness of first responders.
Values
At Outside The Badge, we are committed to several core values. These include:
- Empathy: We are committed to understanding the unique challenges faced by law enforcement agencies and the candidates applying for those positions.
- Inclusivity: We believe that every individual, regardless of their race, gender, or background, deserves equal opportunities and access to resources.
- Growth: We are dedicated to continuously learning and evolving our strategies and services to better serve our clients.
- Excellence: We hold ourselves to a high standard of excellence in everything we do.
Cybersecurity That Protects Those Who Protect Us
Recognizing the growing threat landscape targeting public safety organizations, I founded Forestal Security—a cybersecurity consulting and managed security firm dedicated to protecting the digital assets of law enforcement agencies, government entities, and small to mid-sized businesses.
At Forestal Security, we specialize in proactive threat detection, incident response, network hardening, and compliance support. We understand that first responders rely on secure systems to perform their duties, and we work diligently to provide them with resilient, tailored cybersecurity solutions.
Whether it’s conducting vulnerability assessments, deploying SIEM tools like Microsoft Sentinel, or educating teams on cybersecurity best practices, our goal is to strengthen digital defenses so public safety professionals can focus on their mission without disruption.
AI Recruitment & Marketing Tool
In addition to Outside The Badge, I’ve also developed Hero Helper AI, an innovative marketing tool designed specifically for law enforcement agencies.
This AI-powered solution allows recruiters to leverage technology and efficiently attract top talent.
Hero Helper AI streamlines various aspects of recruitment marketing, such as content creation, social media management, video marketing, hashtag creation, email marketing, and more.
By automating these mundane tasks, recruiters can focus on building relationships with potential candidates and promoting their organization’s unique value proposition.
Custom AI Chatbot For Public Safety Agencies
As part of our commitment to technological innovation and seamless recruitment processes, we’ve introduced the Hero Helper AI Chatbot.
This groundbreaking tool harnesses the power of artificial intelligence to enhance communication and engagement with applicants.
Our Public Safety AI Chatbot is designed to streamline interactions between public safety agencies and potential candidates.
It serves as an automated virtual assistant, capable of addressing common inquiries, providing real-time updates, and guiding applicants through various stages of the recruitment process.
By leveraging this AI technology, public safety agencies can ensure 24/7 responsiveness, reduce the workload on their human resources teams, and create a more efficient and applicant-friendly recruitment process.
The chatbot’s ability to provide instant responses and handle multiple inquiries simultaneously significantly improves the applicant experience, fostering a positive perception of the agency.
Our Bigger Vision
My mission is to establish a robust platform that enables agencies to effectively implement and streamline recruitment processes, while simultaneously fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace that prioritizes diversity.
I strongly believe that public safety organizations should be reflective of the communities they serve, as diversity within police ranks can create better relationships between officers and citizens. I’m confident that Outside The Badge is taking steps to make this vision a reality.
Connecting With Us
Thank you for taking the time to get to know me and my brand. Outside The Badge is committed to providing exceptional services to help law enforcement agencies improve their recruitment process, promote diversity and inclusion, and support the mental health and wellness of first responders. I look forward to working with you.
If you have any other questions, email me, find me on Facebook or add @forestal360 on Instagram.
