Artificial Intelligence
The Artificial Intelligence topic provides information on the role of artificial intelligence in law enforcement. This section features the latest news on how police departments are using artificial intelligence; insights into the ways that artificial intelligence aids in crime prediction, surveillance and data analysis; and details on how artificial intelligence can streamline police operations.
As AI tools move from buzzword to beat partner, chiefs must set policy, establish oversight and ensure transparency before adoption
Police chiefs shared how AI-assisted 360-degree evaluations are saving time, reducing bias and turning feedback into leadership development
Prepared, a recent addition to the Axon ecosystem, was on display at IACP 2025
“Digidog is out of the pound,” said Mayor Eric Adams about the return of the robot that was first introduced to the NYPD in 2020
Opposition has grown, with many critics pointing to problems the NYPD had with their robot dog
The PD says the robot will be limited to SWAT use such as active shooter incidents, barricades and suspicious devices
The technologies are here – our policies and outreach efforts must keep up
“Crimes” in the virtual world are already happening; cops and legal systems have to catch up
Technology to transcend language barriers, such as ChatGPT, is advancing rapidly – here’s what’s in store for law enforcement
AI can improve a Real-Time Intelligence Center’s ability to break down barriers, make sense of data and solve crimes faster to keep communities safe
With greater transparency, departments can raise support for their officers and technologies
Clearview AI awarded second patent this year for data preparation & training FRT algorithms
Under the new policy, the LAPD must submit a detailed proposal to the commission before deploying a particular type of technology
Researchers used historical data to detect patterns over time per 1,000 square feet of Chicago
A robot described as the “offspring of Wall-E and Baymax” will serve as a mobile security camera, officials said
Systems that can justify their results are crucial for policing purposes
Trusted and Explainable Police Artificial Intelligence (TruePAL) technology aims to improve situational awareness for officers while driving and on the roadside
The year-long program yielded an 18% drop in primary crashes, transit officials said
“It’s fear-mongering politics at its worst,” said Jonathan Thompson, CEO of the National Sheriffs’ Association
Police officials dismissed public comparisons to sci-fi dystopian films and TV shows
Law enforcement agencies would do well to heed drug trafficking’s technology-driven distribution systems
Some law enforcement officials are arguing the bill is too broad and hasn’t been properly vetted
The companies will offer a suite of integrated products, including 3D crime scene reconstruction and live-streaming drone and bodycam footage
A lawsuit contends that Clearview AI illegally stockpiled data on 3 billion people without their permission
The robot, which is still in an early stage of development, features a video display screen, microphones and a camera
It’s not a question of whether digital voice assistants will creep into law enforcement, but more a question of when
Under the new rules, which have drawn fierce opposition, LAPD detectives can compare photos of suspects against millions of inmate mugshots
A Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson said the technology is exclusively used in criminal investigations, not surveillance
It is important agencies get ahead of the game by bringing their community into policy-making discussions before AI technology is deployed
AI in law enforcement offers potentially huge benefits in improving officer efficiency and community safety
LE must educate stakeholders as to how the profession is using technologies to fight crime successfully and doing so responsibly
7 current law enforcement applications for artificial intelligence and machine learning
Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto has said the software should still be used to investigate felony cases
