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Posted 9/26/2023, 9:09:00 PM

New Jersey Announces Reforms for Paterson Police After Controversial Incidents

New Jersey officials announced reforms for the Paterson police department, including using AI to analyze bodycam footage.
Officers must now call supervisors to scenes when a person is in crisis or being arrested.
Reforms come after recent issues like the police shooting death of Najee Seabrooks during a mental health crisis call.
Measures aim to prevent unnecessary force, like requiring officers to carry tasers and pepper spray.
First progress report on reforms will come in February 2023. The goal is to increase community trust in the police.

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8/22/2023

LAPD to use AI to analyze body cam videos for officers' language use

Artificial intelligence will be used to analyze the language used by LAPD officers during traffic stops in order to determine if police language unnecessarily escalates encounters and to help train officers on better interactions with the public.

8/23/2023

Gov. Evers creates task force to study AI's effect on Wisconsin workforce

Wisconsin has established a task force to study the impact of artificial intelligence on the state's workforce, following a trend among other states. The task force, comprised of government leaders, educational institutions, and representatives from various sectors, aims to gather information and create an action plan to understand and adapt to the transformations brought about by AI.

8/24/2023

AI to binge LAPD bodycam footage to weed out rude tone, aggressive language

Researchers in California are using artificial intelligence to analyze bodycam footage from the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) in order to determine if officers escalated interactions through their language or tone, with the goal of improving officer training and promoting accountability. The study will review about 1,000 traffic stops over the next three years and train an AI system to identify inappropriate interactions based on department policies and public feedback.

8/24/2023

AC Transit bus cameras will use artificial intelligence to ticket drivers blocking routes

AC Transit plans to use artificial intelligence cameras mounted on buses to catch drivers who illegally park in bus-only lanes, with the primary goal of ensuring the safety of riders, particularly elderly and ADA riders, during boarding and exiting processes. The cameras, developed by Hayden AI, automatically detect violations and generate evidence packages sent to the police, potentially improving the timeliness of bus operations. The implementation of these AI cameras is made possible by new state laws that allow transit agencies to use cameras and AI technology for traffic law enforcement.

9/15/2023

Lincolnshire Police Consider Using AI Cameras to Improve Road Safety

Lincolnshire is considering the introduction of traffic cameras equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) to reduce fatal crashes, following a successful trial in Devon and Cornwall.

9/18/2023

CSU Professor Uses AI to Study Cleveland Rape Cases; Manhattan DA Seizes Artwork; 25 Cleveland Schools Get Top Ratings; Ohio Expands Farm Program; Carlile Delivers Memorable Blossom Show

A Cleveland State University professor used artificial intelligence to analyze thousands of police reports on rape cases over the past two decades and discovered patterns that could lead to successful prosecutions.

9/20/2023

Pennsylvania Launches Initiative to Responsibly Adopt AI in State Government Under Governor Shapiro

Pennsylvania state government is preparing to use artificial intelligence in its operations and is taking steps to understand and regulate its impact, including the formation of an AI governing board and the development of training programs for state employees.

9/26/2023

Arizona Police Department Becomes First in State to Use AI to Analyze Bodycam Footage and Reduce Violent Incidents

Queen Creek Police Department in Arizona will be the first in the state to use artificial intelligence (AI) software to review police body cam footage, aiming to reduce use of force and promote de-escalation by analyzing officer interactions and creating report cards for each officer. AI technology, such as Truleo, has shown promise in lowering use-of-force incidents in other departments, although further independent studies are needed to assess the potential costs and outcomes.

10/10/2023

New Jersey Launches Task Force to Study Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence

Governor Phil Murphy of New Jersey has established an Artificial Intelligence Task Force to analyze the potential impacts of AI on society and recommend government actions to encourage ethical use of AI technologies, as well as announced a leading initiative to provide AI training for state employees.

10/19/2023

NYPD Tests AI to Score Officers' Body Cam Footage, Raising Privacy Concerns

The NYPD has launched a pilot program using AI to analyze police body-worn camera footage and evaluate individual officers' professionalism, in an effort to improve trust in the police.

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Posted 9/26/2023, 9:09:00 PM

New Jersey Announces Reforms for Paterson Police After Controversial Incidents

New Jersey officials announced reforms for the Paterson police department, including using AI to analyze bodycam footage.
Officers must now call supervisors to scenes when a person is in crisis or being arrested.
Reforms come after recent issues like the police shooting death of Najee Seabrooks during a mental health crisis call.
Measures aim to prevent unnecessary force, like requiring officers to carry tasers and pepper spray.
First progress report on reforms will come in February 2023. The goal is to increase community trust in the police.

gothamist.com

Relevant topic timeline:

8/22/2023

LAPD to use AI to analyze body cam videos for officers' language use

8/23/2023

Gov. Evers creates task force to study AI's effect on Wisconsin workforce

8/24/2023

AI to binge LAPD bodycam footage to weed out rude tone, aggressive language

8/24/2023

AC Transit bus cameras will use artificial intelligence to ticket drivers blocking routes

9/15/2023

Lincolnshire Police Consider Using AI Cameras to Improve Road Safety

Lincolnshire is considering the introduction of traffic cameras equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) to reduce fatal crashes, following a successful trial in Devon and Cornwall.

9/18/2023

CSU Professor Uses AI to Study Cleveland Rape Cases; Manhattan DA Seizes Artwork; 25 Cleveland Schools Get Top Ratings; Ohio Expands Farm Program; Carlile Delivers Memorable Blossom Show

9/20/2023

Pennsylvania Launches Initiative to Responsibly Adopt AI in State Government Under Governor Shapiro

9/26/2023

Arizona Police Department Becomes First in State to Use AI to Analyze Bodycam Footage and Reduce Violent Incidents

10/10/2023

New Jersey Launches Task Force to Study Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence

10/19/2023

NYPD Tests AI to Score Officers' Body Cam Footage, Raising Privacy Concerns

The NYPD has launched a pilot program using AI to analyze police body-worn camera footage and evaluate individual officers' professionalism, in an effort to improve trust in the police.