April 2024: Artificial Intelligence

Technology in contemporary policing is far from what is seen in science fiction novels and movies; however, embracing new technologies—such as artificial intelligence—can empower police agencies with more sophisticated practices. Although these advancements can be promising, police leaders must learn to navigate any challenges and address potential threats and ethical considerations that may arise.

GUEST EDITORS: Craig Allen and Andrea Watson

Articles

• The AI-Policing Paradigm

  By George Perera, Major/Commander, Miami-Dade Police Department, Florida, and Craig Allen, Lieutenant-Colonel (Ret.), Illinois State Police
  Integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and predictive modeling in policing could herald in a transformative era, offering never before possible multifaceted opportunities to augment capabilities ...

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• Harnessing AI for Public Safety

  By Christian Quinn, Major (Ret.), Fairfax County Police Department, Virginia, and Richard Zak, Director of Data Governance & Compliance, Microsoft
  Information technology has transformed police operations in many ways over the years, and one rapidly advancing capability has the potential to significantly change the work of officers and department...

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• Investigative Use of Artificial Intelligence

  By Eric Baker, Chief Data Officer, Innovation and Data Office, Texas Department of Public Safety; Jessica Ballew, Chief, Innovation and Data Office, Texas Department of Public Safety; Robert A. Goldfinger, Senior Subject Matter Expert, FinCrime Business Development, SAS, Captain (Ret.), Rochester Police Department, New York; Richard Littlehale, Assistant Director, Technology and Innovation, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation; and Stephanie Stoiloff, Chief, Forensic Services Division, Miami-Dade Police Department, Florida
  Contemporary policing is still a way off from the android officers of science fiction, no matter how captivating the latest dancing robot videos are. Artificial intelligence and machine learning are ...

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• The Future of AI in Policing

  By Oscar Wijsman, International Lead–AI & Data Science, Netherlands Police, and Don Zoufal, Legal Advisor, Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police
  Recent artificial intelligence (AI) development has set off alarm bells in government circles and among the public. Police officials are now confronted with the need to better understand and manage AI...

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