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VOICE AI • SINCE 2024 • FIRST RESPONDER WELLNESS • VOICE AI • SINCE 2024 •
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Protecting Those
Who Protect Us

Protecting Those
Who Protect Us

40 seconds of speech. Clinical-grade insight. Zero stigma. The first proactive, voice-based early detection system built for first responders.

Voice Sample
AI Analysis
Patents
$ Raised
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HIPAA CompliantVocal BiomarkersZero StigmaSignal Check™Early DetectionCanary Speech23 PatentsClinical-GradeMicrosoft AzureFrost & Sullivan Award
PoliceFireEMS911 DispatchCorrectionsSchool SafetyFederal AgenciesPublic SafetyWellnessMental HealthProactive Care
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GuardianLight WellnessPlatform Infrastructure
Microsoft AzureCloud Partner
The Challenge

They answer the call.
Who answers theirs?

First responders carry an immense psychological burden. Most wellness tools rely on self-reporting. By the time someone asks for help, it's often too late.

Firefighter in a moment of reflection
0%

develop behavioral health conditions

0%

experienced a traumatic event on the job

0%

higher suicide risk in law enforcement

0%

say stigma prevents seeking help

0%

have contemplated suicide

0

first responder suicides since 2018

Sources: WifiTalents 2026 · Blue H.E.L.P. · Police1 2024 · JEMS 2025

How It Works

From voice to insight.
In seconds, not sessions.

Powered by Canary Speech's 23 patented vocal biomarker technologies. Clinically validated. Privacy-preserving.

Speak
01 40 seconds

Speak

A voice sample is captured during a routine check-in, briefing, or app-based self-assessment. No special equipment needed.

Analyze
02 Under 3 seconds

Analyze

AI analyzes thousands of vocal biomarkers — pitch, timing, prosody, jitter, and vocal energy — to produce clinical-grade insights.

Act
03 Real-time

Act

Wellness leaders receive objective scores and longitudinal tracking that flags early warning signals before a crisis.

Signal Check™

Four dimensions. One voice sample.

Focus
Energy
Stress
Mood
Signal Check™ Processing
Stress
72%
Fatigue
45%
Mood
61%
Focus
83%
Our Purpose

Built for the unique demands of
public safety.

For Agency Leadership

01

Reduce Liability & Risk

Proactive wellness monitoring demonstrates duty of care and reduces exposure to fitness-for-duty incidents.

02

Improve Retention & Readiness

Address burnout and fatigue before they lead to turnover, absenteeism, or performance decline.

03

Data-Driven Wellness Programs

Aggregate anonymized insights to measure program effectiveness and allocate resources where they matter most.

For First Responders

01

Zero Stigma, Total Privacy

Voice-based check-ins feel like a conversation, not a test. No forms, no labels, no fear.

02

Non-Invasive & Fast

40 seconds of natural speech. No questionnaires, no appointments, no disruption to shift schedules.

03

Early Warning, Not Surveillance

Designed to support, not monitor. Officers see their own wellness trends and connect to resources confidentially.

Developed by the team behind Amazon Alexa Microsoft Azure partnership $13M raised Frost & Sullivan Award
Category Creator

We are not another
wellness app.

We are the intelligence layer that enables proactive wellness in public safety.

Wellness Resources Data & Analytics Voice Biomarkers Early Detection Zero Stigma
Traditional Wellness Platforms × × ×
Peer Support Programs × × × ×
Self-Report Surveys × × × ×
GuardianLight.ai
Our North Star

Mission & Vision

Our Mission

Eliminate preventable mental health crises in public safety using objective, voice-based science.

Our Vision

Every public safety agency uses objective data to protect mental health the same way they protect physical safety.

Our Values

Action-First

01

Silence Is Not an Option

Early detection saves lives

02

Trust Through Transparency

Officers own their own data

03

Science, Not Surveys

Vocal biomarkers over questionnaires

04

Move Fast, Save Lives

Urgency in everything we build

05

Every Voice Matters

One sample can change a career

06

No One Left Behind

Proactive screening for every role, every shift

Leadership Team

The people behind the mission.

Dave Harris

Dave Harris

CEO, GuardianLight.ai

Dave Harris served in executive roles at two large Japanese companies, Itochu Corporation and Murata Business Systems. He also has over 30 years of experience in higher education in various leadership roles. He earned a Doctor of Jurisprudence and a Master of Management from Willamette University and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Washington. Dave is a Certified Professional Coach.

Dorothy Billingsly

Dorothy Billingsly

Advisor, OT Venture Fund IV

Experienced investor and advisor with deep expertise in venture capital and portfolio company development. Focused on driving impact through innovative public safety solutions.

More Advisors Coming Soon

Accomplished leaders in public safety, law enforcement, fire services, and behavioral health are joining our mission.

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Get Started

Ready to protect those who
protect us?

Join agencies nationwide in building a proactive culture of wellness. See the platform in action with a live voice analysis walkthrough.

1

Schedule a Demo

Live voice analysis walkthrough

2

Pilot Program

Deploy with a select unit

3

Agency Rollout

Scale across your department

We'll reach out within 24 hours. No commitment required.