AI Policy

Responsible AI for
resilient communities.

At Forerunner, we believe that the future of resilient communities is built on a foundation of responsible innovation.

As we integrate AI into the workflows of local government, our 'Governance-First' approach ensures that technology remains a force multiplier - never a replacement - for human expertise.

We are committed to developing AI tools that are transparent, verifiable, and ethically aligned with the public interest. By automating administrative burdens, streamlining workflows, and improving efficiencies, we empower public servants to focus on what matters most: protecting the people and places they serve.

Our AI

principles.

Human-in-the-loop design.

We build tools that handle the administrative "heavy lifting" - like document parsing and data extraction - while ensuring that final decision-making power remains with the official. Our goal is to augment human expertise with better data, giving public servants more time to focus on complex, high-impact community work.

Verifiable & traceable logic.

We are committed to ensuring AI-generated outputs - from flagged errors on an Elevation Certificate to draft violation letters - are transparent and traceable. As we continue to build Forerunner, we are prioritizing the ability to surface the specific data and regulatory references used, providing officials with the context necessary to verify accuracy and maintain a documented trail for every decision.

Data integrity & security.

AI is only as reliable as its foundation. We prioritize the centralization of clean, verified geospatial data and records before applying automation. By building on a foundation of structured, accurate information, we ensure that AI-driven workflows provide a true representation of community risk.

Equity & accessibility.

We believe AI innovation must be accessible to every community, regardless of size or capabilities. Our tools are designed to empower resource-constrained municipalities, providing the modern digital infrastructure they need to overcome capacity gaps and build safer, more resilient communities.

Built for the public sector

Trusted infrastructure for operational success.

Custom permissions & control

All AI features are optional and can be toggled on or off at any time.

Data privacy

User data is never used to train third-party AI models. Your organization retains full ownership and control over its information.

Cloud-based security

Our software is delivered via secure cloud infrastructure, including regular penetration testing to safeguard data with the utmost care.

SOC 2 Type II

Forerunner undergoes continuous SOC 2 compliance testing to uphold the highest data security standards.

ADA compliance

We regularly assess our public-facing features for accessibility to ensure they serve the widest range of users possible.

Features

Purpose built tools for

resilience.

Local officials are navigating an increasingly difficult operational environment. Between staffing shortages and complex regulations, the hurdles to protecting communities have never been higher.

Forerunner serves as a modern operating system for the built environment, centralizing geospatial data and streamlining workflows. We help communities use AI to automate the administrative "heavy lifting," while maintaining essential human oversight.

Here’s how we are bringing AI from concept to impact.