ASSOCIATE Magazine FBINAA Q1-2025

ACHIEVING MAXIMUM BENEFIT FROM YOUR AI DEPLOYMENTS IN 2025

ALEX NOLLMANN, DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT PANASONIC CONNECT

The promise of artificial intelligence (AI) has reached law enforcement. When asked which technologies would improve emergency response times, more than 50 percent of law enforcement leaders surveyed by Panasonic Connect cited AI. Further, 42 percent of law enforcement leaders who noted staffing and retention as a top challenge in 2024 highlighted AI integrated predictive apps as a possible solution to combat the limitations of a reduced workforce. W hile law enforcement leaders see the technology’s potential to streamline operations and support better responses, ef fectively implementing AI-enabled tools is no small feat.

Let’s dive into the specific areas to target AI deployments and tips to help agencies get the most out of AI-enabled solutions. GETTING THE MOST OUT OF DATA As more law enforcement agencies equip officers with mobile devices, data collection capabilities expand. Digitizing files and other paperwork allows officers to quickly capture and access much more data, such as the frequency of crimes or traffic incidents in particular areas. While this information is crucial to effective staffing and crime prevention, reviewing the data and compiling insights is time consuming. Crime analytics teams can spend hours reviewing all handwritten and digital reports, along with third-party information, before they can begin to analyze it. AI-powered applications help

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