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Rahul Sidhu says public safety founders must do police ride-alongs

Rahul Sidhu · How Founders Can Build for Law Enforcement and First Responders | The a16z Show · May 18, 2026 · at 9:11

Rahul Sidhu, a former police officer and public safety tech founder, advises tech entrepreneurs on how to effectively design products for law enforcement.

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“It is hard if you don't know what they've been through, what it feels like to be on the beat. Spend time. Do some ride-alongs. Really get an understanding of it. Be a reserve cop, you know, if you want to really get into it. And that'll really help you not only speak the language, but know what to build for them.”

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