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Artificial Intelligence AI helps agencies address the scale, complexity and urgency of their work in a way that human teams cannot. By rapidly processing vast amounts of data, automating workflows and learning as new data is added, AI tools give agencies a better understanding of the public-safety environment. They increase the efficiency and accuracy of crime prevention, detection, response, investigation and reporting. “The next generation of law enforcement leaders has to get a foundational understanding of AI and ML so they can do a better job of planning,” says Wright. “These things should be as important as understanding mental illness, firearms, police pursuits and other disciplines.”
The following AI use cases can help agencies address emerging issues:
“I’ve identified younger officers who have the competency to be functional leads on some of our big projects. They appreciate the technology and are eager to put it to use.” Dennis Weiner, Chief of Police, Round Rock Independent School District
Cybersecurity. Law enforcement agencies are prime targets for hostile nation- states and criminal organizations. AI-informed cybersecurity tools quickly analyze threat intelligence, perform behavioral analysis to keep out bad actors, and automatically detect and mitigate threats such as phishing and ransomware. Social media. AI tools help officers mine and analyze massive volumes of social media data. Using these tools, officers can track real-time activities surrounding public events, prevent and investigate crimes, and understand public sentiment about community issues. Facial recognition technology. Agencies use this technology to identify individuals on terrorist watch lists and suspects in violent crimes. The technology can also identify older adults who have gotten lost and children who may be victims of human traffic king. Virtual reality (VR) training. VR simulates real-world scenarios and environments so new recruits and officers joining tactical support units can safely practice their skills. Content production (generative AI). Although many agencies are still vetting generative AI technology, officers are already using it to write reports and summarize information, detect patterns and trends for predictive policing, and answer questions about complex issues. “Generative AI tools allow me to ask better questions of data. For example, I don’t have to be a cybersecurity expert to type in something like, ‘Show me all the machines that are connecting to China that don’t have authorization to do that,’” says Wright.
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