Trust and accountability in using AI and machine learning within policing

Background

We want to harness data and use advanced technologies to our advantage, rising to the challenge of a fast-moving data-driven digital age. We will make information and insight more accessible internally, and externally, to support evidence-based decisions and promote public confidence. We will strive to enhance our global reputation for excellence and expertise in policing.

Next steps

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Source

This question was published as part of the set of ARIs in this document:

Mps areas of research interest final

Related UKRI funded projects


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    Funded by: AHRC

    Why might this be relevant?

    The project specifically addresses ethical review and responsible AI in policing, with a diverse team of researchers and expertise in relevant fields.

  • A Research Network to Explore the Use and Regulation of Predictive Analytics in Policing

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    Funded by: AHRC

    Why might this be relevant?

    The project directly addresses the use of AI and predictive analytics in policing, discussing potential benefits, pitfalls, and the need for regulation and accountability, which aligns with the question's focus on trust and accountability in using AI and machine learning within policing.

  • Identifying Future Capabilities for Community Policing (KOBAN)

    Across Europe society is changing due to demographic, technological and economic developments. Communities are getting more diverse, both in real life and online. This challenges Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) to engage...

    Funded by: Horizon Europe Guarantee

    Why might this be relevant?

    The KOBAN project focuses on creating an innovative Community Policing initiative to build trust and collaboration between law enforcement agencies and communities, addressing the question of trust and accountability in AI and machine learning within policing.

  • NCJL Academic Lead

    Across policing and the Home Office there are critical questions that need answering in order to improve criminal justice outcomes. The information exists to answer many of these questions but is hidden within large data...

    Funded by: ESRC

  • NordForsk Digitalisation of the Public Sector - Critical Understanding of Predictive Policing

    The Nordic-Baltic countries and the UK are not only considered leaders in the digitalization of the public sector, but they have also established long-term cooperation in regards to law enforcement. At the same time, law...

    Funded by: ESRC

    Why might this be relevant?

    The project investigates how data-driven police technologies are conceived and practiced, providing insights on trust and accountability in using AI and machine learning within policing.

  • An Exploratory Knowledge Exchange Platform for Policing: Exploiting Knowledge Assets, Utilising Data and Piloting Research Co-production

    The project will build a strategic and innovative knowledge exchange and research co-production platform, providing a structured relationship between West Yorkshire Police (WYP), the Office of the PCC for West Yorkshire ...

    Funded by: ESRC

    Why might this be relevant?

    The project builds a knowledge exchange platform for policing, which can contribute to enhancing trust and accountability in using AI and machine learning within policing through research co-production and evidence-based responses.

  • Bournemouth University and Bluestar Software Limited KTP 22_23 R2

    To develop novel AI solutions for law enforcement agencies to automatically assess the value of evidential material to assist in the investigative process and improve the detection of crime. Extend the capability to deri...

    Funded by: Innovate UK

  • Bournemouth University Higher Education Corporation and Bluestar Software Limited

    To develop novel Artificial Intelligence solutions for law enforcement agencies to automatically assess the value of evidential material to assist in the investigative process and improve the detection of crime. To exten...

    Funded by: Innovate UK

  • Crime, Policing and Citizenship (CPC) - Space-Time Interactions of Dynamic Networks

    Crime continues to cast a shadow over citizen well-being in big cities today, while also imposing huge economic and social costs. Prevention, early detection and strategic mitigation are all critical to effective policy ...

    Funded by: EPSRC

  • Enhanced immersive learning to support police training for criminal investigations

    From domestic violence through to Cyber-crime, front line Police officers face a complex array of societal challenges daily. Maintaining a training environment that helps better prepare officers for the complexity of mod...

    Funded by: Innovate UK