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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.

New technology is helping 911 centers manage volume, surface critical information and better support officers in the field
Making diverse tools work together without increasing complexity
In 2026, AI will test police leadership more than any new technology in decades. Chiefs who hesitate, or jump in without a plan, risk losing control of ethics, accountability and public trust
A Heber City officer was mistakenly written as turning into a frog after an AI report-writing program picked up a movie playing in the background
Lessons from agencies that are improving efficiency, accuracy and officer safety
Six converging forces will shape how agencies operate, communicate and earn trust in an increasingly volatile public safety environment
The automated system frees dispatchers to focus on high-priority 911 responses while still providing 24/7 support for non-emergency inquiries
This Agency Readiness Checklist helps leaders verify policy, training and oversight requirements so AI can be used safely and transparently
Goodyear Police Department sketch artist Officer Mike Bonasera completes the sketches by hand before using an AI tool to turn the sketches into photorealistic images
The cameras being tested in Edmonton, Alberta, aim to identify individuals from a “high-risk” watchlist
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As 911 centers face growing demand, AI call automation can reduce hold times, ease workload and improve service without adding personnel
The company’s new offerings, NightShift and Flock Alpha, demonstrate how AI and automation can help agencies solve more crime, faster – without losing the human touch
AI assistant “Ava” handles a range of lower-priority issues for the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office, such as noise complaints, minor traffic issues and potholes
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Learn how forward-thinking chiefs are applying AI to streamline documentation, optimize resources and strengthen accountability
With the launch of Assist Chat on SVX, Assisted Narrative and a new drone dispatch integration, the company aims to simplify communication, improve accuracy and strengthen officer safety across the field
At IACP 2025, Police1 got a look at the central evidence hub that consolidates digital evidence from disparate sources into one simplified location for faster insight
CentralSquare’s CJIS-compliant platform automates reports, transcriptions and records updates – freeing officers, investigators and analysts to spend more time on mission-critical work
From case triage to fentanyl networks, generative AI can transform unstructured data into actionable intelligence — when guided by oversight and ethics
SB 524 mandates that police reports produced using AI tools like Axon’s Draft One must include a written disclosure on every page and requires departments to preserve audit trails
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
Experts cautioned agencies to vet AI-driven tools carefully, ensuring transparency, accountability and ethical use remain at the core of every decision
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Assist gets smarter with new private, secure AI tools to help officers build and verify police reports and verbally search for information on the go
A practical guide for law enforcement leaders evaluating AI-enabled solutions