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U.S.-Based Law Enforcement & AI Software Experts

GovShield Inc. combines law enforcement & AI software expertise to deliver crucial AI tools for all law enforcement daily operations.

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Founder - Nate Horton, Ed.D.

Nate Horton is a U.S. Army combat veteran and seasoned law enforcement professional with over a decade of experience. Since entering law enforcement in 2012, he has served in diverse roles, including investigations, Task Force Officer, and Training Sergeant. Nate brings firsthand insight into the operational, investigative, and administrative demands of public safety.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, a master’s degree in Justice Management, and a doctoral degree in Education with an emphasis in Organizational Leadership from Northeastern University.

Nate’s career has been defined by a commitment to both public service and innovation. GovShield GPT is the culmination of his mission to modernize law enforcement workflows through AI to reduce manual workload, strengthen accountability, and empower better decision-making at every level.

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Development - Kinetech Cloud

Kinetech Cloud is the trusted engineering partner powering GovShield GPT’s AI platform. With deep expertise in cloud architecture, scalable SaaS systems, and regulated environments, Kinetech designs, builds, and maintains the mission‑critical infrastructure behind GovShield’s trusted capabilities.

Kinetech is a team of entirely U.S.-based technologists, security engineers, and DevOps specialists with a passion for building software that matters. Kinetech focuses on what’s under the hood so that agencies can trust the system without needing to reinvent it.

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Cloud Hosting - Azure Government

GovShield GPT is hosted on Microsoft Azure Government Cloud, a secure, U.S.-based cloud environment built specifically for public safety, law enforcement, and government use. This platform ensures that all data stays within U.S. borders and is protected by the highest security and compliance standards. With built-in tools for encryption, access control, and audit logging, Azure GovCloud helps us protect sensitive information, meet strict government requirements, and deliver a fast, reliable experience. By building on this infrastructure, GovShield ensures your agency’s data is kept safe, confidential, and fully compliant every step of the way.

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Development - Mendix

GovShield GPT is built on Mendix, a secure, enterprise-grade low-code platform owned by Siemens, one of the world's leading industrial and digital infrastructure companies. Mendix enables rapid, scalable application development without compromising on security, compliance, or flexibility. Its visual tools and integration-ready framework allow us to quickly deploy custom features while maintaining full auditability and control—critical for law enforcement and government agencies. By choosing Mendix, we reduce long-term costs, increase agility, and future-proof GovShield for evolving public safety needs.