From Potential to Practice: Evaluating AI Enabled Tools in Policing
A collaborative CPKN pilot evaluation highlights both the promise and the challenges of AI on the frontlines. By Natalie Fournier As we continue to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) in our personal and professional lives, it’s no wonder that police organizations would also want to harness this technology in their everyday tasks. AI is increasingly being explored as a potential support tool in police services across Canada and to better understand its value, the Canadian Police Knowledge Network (CPKN) was asked to evaluate just how GovAI-enabled tools could support frontline officers through its research arm. The evaluation project was initiated by the Vancouver Police Department. They collaborated with CPKN to examine how GovAI digital tools could assist with researching, drafting and summarizing information. The tools would also be used to access operational reference materials such as policies, procedures, and legal resources. GovAI, short for Government AI, is an AI‑powered platform that helps government staff support decision‑making and streamline operations across departments. “CPKN was a great partner for this,” says Betty Froese, Director, Learning and Development Services, Vancouver Police Department. “It’s Department of Innovation was able to provide professional research with a quick turnaround. It was important for us to have data from […]
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