ASSOCIATE Magazine FBINAA Q3-2024

FBINAA.ORG | Q3 2024

PREPARING FOR THE IMPACT OF AI ON LAW ENFORCEMENT

MARCUS CLAYCOMB, NA SESSION 273

A 2023 survey of over 9,000 first responders found that 87% of police officers work in departments that are not fully staffed. Despite these staffing shortages, departments still need to fulfill the same responsibilities as they always have, at times serving even larger communities than before, which places added strain on existing officers and deputies. The only way for them to perform more work with fewer resources and without compromising service standards is to use advanced technologies that streamline workflows. PC s and other devices enabled by artificial intelligence (AI) will be among the most important technology investments departments make over the next five years. AI-enabled tools have the potential to streamline crime analytics, predict future incidents, help officers achieve better situational awareness, improve asset management, and strategize more coordinated incident responses. However, to this point adoption has been slow. Let’s dive into some of the current capabilities of AI, its future potential, the barriers inhibiting adoption, and tips for deployment. EXISTING AI CAPABILITIES FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT In recent years, law enforcement agencies have moved away from keeping computers docked in vehicles. Instead, most have embraced the use of mobile devices — such as laptops, 2-in-1s, and tablets — that allow officers to capture images and audio recordings, file reports directly from a scene, and access multiple information sources from remote locations. The ability to take these devices directly to an incident means officers can collect and transmit more data. continued on page 39

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