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.

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 accessible, 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” — including field data collection, document parsing, and data extraction — while ensuring that users remain in control of reviewing, editing, and finalizing information. Our goal is to augment human expertise with better, structured 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, providing users with the context needed to act confidently while maintaining accountability.

Data integrity.

AI is only as effective as its foundation. Forerunner helps centralize geospatial data and records into a structured system, creating a stronger foundation for automation. By improving data organization and visibility, we ensure AI-driven workflows operate on reliable information and produce outputs that are defensible.

Data security.

Security is foundational to how we build. We're SOC 2 Type II certified and rely on security-reviewed AI infrastructure providers that process and store data within the United States, ensuring your data stays protected throughout its lifecycle.

Built for the public sector

Trusted infrastructure for operational success.

Configurable feature control

All AI features are optional and can be enabled or disabled at any time, allowing our partners to determine how and when automation is used within their workflows.

Data privacy

User data is never used to train third-party AI models. We take data stewardship seriously and manage information responsibly and transparently.

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.