Outdated first responder technology has real-world implications in how evidence is processed and prosecuted. As the co-founder of startup Mark43, Matt Polega and his team are determined to overhaul tech in the public safety industry. It may seem like a niche field, but it’s far from it. They’ve raised over $77 million in funding from pretty big names, including Ashton Kutcher, Goldman Sachs, and Jeff Bezos. Their ever-evolving tech is now used in over 70 agencies nationwide, with many more to come. But what does it mean for the future of first responders and the victims they’re sworn to help?