Law Enforcement Urged to Use Caution in AI Procurement
At the IACP conference, experts advised police agencies to carefully vet AI tools and demand transparency from vendors amid a lack of federal regulation.
"Buyer Beware"
Law enforcement leaders were advised to take a deliberate and informed approach to purchasing AI-powered technologies during a session at the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Conference in Denver. Panelists at the "Buyer Beware" session emphasized that while AI can improve efficiency, it also introduces new risks related to bias, transparency, and legal compliance.
Most AI tools used in law enforcement are developed by third-party vendors, often with limited visibility into their inner workings. Legal advisor Don Zoufal of CrowZnest Consulting urged agencies to integrate AI considerations into all new technology contracts, stating, “You're not …
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