Sept 9–10, 2025 · Miami, Florida
IDEMIA and Tech Duels present two days of critical debate on AI, biometrics, surveillance, and justice technology.
Representing Law Enforcement Agencies Nationwide
Our participants proudly represent a wide range of state and local law enforcement agencies from across the U.S. and Canada.
Debate Topics
Session 1 (Sept 9)
- Background Checks: Security vs. Opportunity?
- Biometrics vs. Eyewitness: Who’s More Reliable?
- Facial Recognition: Positive ID or Not Ready?
Session 2 (Sept 10)
- AI in Biometrics: Essential or Black Box?
- Fingerprint Use: Lawful Leverage or Overreach?
- National DB: Streamline or Stifle Innovation?
Debate Participants
Session 1 (Sept 9)
Team 1
- Adrianna Bast – Wisconsin Department of Justice
- Valerie Fulton – Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office
- Adrienne Bell – Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Team 2
- Amy Douglas-Homolka – Nebraska State Patrol
- Charles “Chuck” Murphy – Florida Department of Law Enforcement
- Amanda Fetherolf – Franklin County Sheriff’s Office
Judges
- Matt Ruel – Maine State Bureau of Investigation
- Brad Arterburn – Kentucky State Police
- Scott Lamp – Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation
Session 2 (Sept 10)
Team 1
- Chrystal Davila – Texas Department of Public Safety
- Andrew Benner – Missouri State Police
- Jaala McClain – Michigan State Police
Team 2
- Debra LaRush – Toronto Police Service
- Karly Ridgell – Louisiana State Police
- Brian Asbridge – Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office
Judges
- Kenneth Blue – Tennessee State Bureau of Investigation
- Katie Casper – Tulsa Police Department
- Anthony “Tony” Earles – Maui Police Department