Summary
Police are using artificial intelligence (AI) to handle tasks like writing reports and analyzing evidence. While AI can help save time and increase efficiency, there are concerns about mistakes and bias in the criminal justice system.
Key Facts
- AI is being used to decide who police stop, patrol areas, and analyze evidence.
- Police departments are facing staffing shortages, with 75% of officers saying it delays emergency responses.
- Some departments use AI to turn body-camera audio into written reports.
- San Francisco police are trying AI tools to help with writing reports for minor cases.
- IBM and South Fulton Police are working on an AI system to predict and analyze crime patterns.
- The AI market in law enforcement could grow from $3.5 billion in 2024 to over $6.6 billion by 2033.
- Some experts warn that AI tools might reinforce bias and raise privacy concerns.
- AI is used to assist in gathering evidence, but the final analysis is still done by humans.
