How AI is Transforming Police Reports in the U.S.: The Rise of AI-Powered Drafting Tools
Across the U.S., artificial intelligence is increasingly influencing the way police officers create reports. In several California cities, including East Palo Alto and Fresno, police departments have begun utilizing Axon’s Draft One, an AI-powered tool designed to help officers streamline the drafting of incident reports. While AI promises greater speed and efficiency, its integration into law enforcement has sparked significant concerns about the potential risks of relying too heavily on technology for critical aspects of the criminal justice system. Recently, Officer Wendy Venegas of the East Palo Alto Police Department responded to a call involving a domestic disturbance between a teenage girl, her boyfriend, and the girl’s father. After interviewing everyone involved, Venegas turned to Draft One, which used her body camera footage to generate a detailed draft of the incident report within seconds. For Venegas, the AI tool is a helpful assistant, especially after long patrols....