This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies. Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: How can AI provide police officers with better support in complex situations? In an interdisciplinary collaboration, researchers in police research and computing science at Umeå University have explored the opportunities and risks associated with using AI-based interactive systems in police work.
The results show significant potential for integrating AI support into police interventions, but the researchers emphasize that human autonomy and ethical considerations must remain in focus. The work is published in the Journal of Artificial Intelligence Research. The research project is based on a close collaboration between police research and computing science.
The project began when Juan-Carlos Nieves, a researcher at the Department of Computing Science, contacted Jonas Hansson and Anders Schogster at the Unit of Police Work. The study used Microsoft HoloLens to investigate how trustworthy AI and mixed reality can support police decision-making in real time. The headset makes it possible to project digital information directly into the police officer's field of view.
The technology can be controlled through eye movements and voice commands and can, for example, be used to identify objects and potential risks. The researchers emphasize that collaboration between the two units has been crucial for exploring responsible AI solutions for police work while also understanding the real needs of police officers. The researchers in computing science have contributed expertise in AI, mixed reality and ethical assessment frameworks, while researchers in police work and practicing police officers have contributed operational experience and tactical knowledge.
"We are not always aware of the possibilities offered by computing science, and computing scientists are not always aware of the needs within police work. The collaboration has been a very important part of the project. You need to understand police work in order to implement change," says Hansson, a researcher at the Unit of Police Work.
A multistage study was conducted in collaboration with police education programs and law enforcement agencies in Sweden and Catalonia. Before the practical tests, participants took part in two workshops. The first workshop introduced fundamental principles of trustworthy AI, while the second workshop gave the participants hands-on experience with mixed reality and HoloLens.
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