AI in Policing: Connecticut Pauses for Safety

0:00Connecticut prosecutors and police chiefs just hit paws on AI tools for writing police reports. Chiefs state's attorney Patrick Griffin backed by the police chiefs association and state police slapped a moratorium on using AI to draft or narrate criminal reports. The goal is to test the tech, spot flaws, and set clear rules before it goes live statewide. Supporters say this stuff could boost efficiency big time, freeing officers from desk duty to hit the streets and keep folks safer. Tools like draft one from axon pull audio from body cams to spit out report drafts, but only using what's actually recorded no wild guesses. Skeptics worry about glitches and criminal justice, where mistakes hit hard. They've seen AI flops, like one that claimed an officer turned into a frog from a cartoon on a body cam. Public defenders push for laws requiring labels on AI reports, officer signoffs, and keeping all drafts to track fixes. A few departments dip their toes in, like New Haven testing draft one, on minor calls with no arrests,

1:03and merit in grabbing similar software. State police inked a 10-year, $120 million deal with axon for gear, including this AI, but officers still review and attest to. Ever report before it hits the system, Griffin stresses accuracy over speed, noting reports capture sites, smells, and gut feelings that Mike's miss. Right now, it's officers vouching for. What a computer thinks it heard. With caution in play, expect tests and talks to shape how AI rolls out and policing down the line. Hartford news today, powered by AI bringing you what matters. I'm Corey with the story.