Is Arizona Replacing Police With AI?

Many people tend to forget, but a solid majority of police work isn't the crime-busting, criminal-chasing thrill many think it is. Much of the job is paperwork, and getting everything they've seen into official record.

This includes transcripts of bodycams, which can create a clearer image of encounters officers may run across. It's a tedious job to do, but it soon may be out of our hands, literally.

What is DraftOne?

Developed by Axon last year, DraftOne is a revolutionary new AI model that will drastically cut down police work across Arizona. The concept is simple: the AI listens and watches bodycam footage, and will then produce a transcript based on the given material.

The report only takes seconds to write, but will require a physical officer to check over the report and ensure everything included is the truth. There is still concern, due to AI being in its infancy, but officers in Scottsdale who have tested the tech trust it 100%.

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How Can This AI Help?

Around 45 officers in the Metro-Phoenix area have already tested the equipment, and have been singing its praises. Some have had some trouble adjusting to the program, as it doesn't have the same writing style that many are used to, but once over the hurdle, officers realized how helpful this tool could be.

They were particularly astounded by the AI's ability to include facts the human officers let slip by, meaning this will lead to more accurate and helpful reports, that can get bad guys behind bars sooner.

[AZ Central]