The New Jersey Police Chief Magazine | June 2024
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detect anomalies , patterns and relationships among the data . AI can also help to extract relevant and meaningful information from the data , such as faces , objects , emotions and sentiments . AI can also help to generate summaries , visualizations , and narratives from the data , as well as to provide suggestions , predictions and explanations based on the data .
However , AI also poses some challenges and limitations in terms of data quality , bias , transparency and accountability . AI relies on the data that is fed into it , which may be incomplete , inaccurate , possess blind spots or be outdated . AI may also reflect the biases and assumptions of the data or the algorithms , which may lead to unfair or inaccurate outcomes . AI may also be difficult to understand or explain , especially for complex or sensitive decisions , which may raise ethical and legal questions . AI may also be subject to errors , failures , or attacks , which may affect its performance and reliability .
Therefore , law enforcement agencies need to ensure that the AI-enabled image and data analysis system is robust , reliable and responsible , as well as aligned with the legal and ethical standards of using digital evidence . Law enforcement agencies need to validate and monitor the data and the algorithms , as well as to mitigate and correct any biases or errors . Law enforcement agencies also need to ensure that the system is transparent and explainable , as well as to document and justify the decisions and actions based on the system . Furthermore , law enforcement agencies need to secure and audit the system , as well as to report and respond to any incidents or issues .
Strategies for ensuring that digital evidence strengthens the prosecutorial process One of the strategies for ensuring that digital evidence strengthens the prosecutorial process is to establish a close and effective collaboration between law enforcement and prosecution , as well as between civilian data analysts and sworn officers . Law enforcement and prosecution need to communicate and coordinate with each other on the collection , preservation , and presentation of digital evidence , as well as on the legal and ethical issues that may arise from using digital evidence . Civilian data analysts and sworn officers need to communicate and coordinate with each other on the verification , analysis , and interpretation of digital evidence , as well as on the technical and operational issues that may arise from using digital evidence . Moreover , law enforcement , prosecution , and civilian data analysts need to foster a culture of trust , respect , and cooperation , as well as to share best practices and lessons learned from using digital evidence .
Another strategy for ensuring that digital evidence strengthens the prosecutorial process is to adopt a proactive and innovative approach to using digital evidence , as well as to leverage the opportunities and benefits that digital evidence offers . Law enforcement and prosecution need to seek and exploit the potential of digital evidence to enhance their investigations and prosecutions , as well as to anticipate and address the challenges and risks that digital evidence poses . Law enforcement and prosecution also need to explore and experiment with new and emerging technologies and techniques that can generate , process , and analyze digital evidence , as well as to evaluate and validate their effectiveness and efficiency . Furthermore , law enforcement and prosecution need to engage and educate the public and the stakeholders on the value and impact of digital evidence , as well as to solicit and incorporate their feedback and input .
The need for software to provide a summary for prosecution in a readable and presentable format One of the challenges that law enforcement and prosecution face when using digital evidence is to provide a summary of the evidence in a format that is readable , understandable and able to be presented in court effectively . Too much uncategorized data can end up having no value , as it can overwhelm , confuse or mislead the prosecutors , the judges and the jurors . Moreover , too much data can also create legal and ethical issues , such as violating privacy rights , exceeding discovery obligations or compromising chain of custody .
Therefore , law enforcement and prosecution need a digital evidence management software ( DEMS ) that can provide a summary of the digital evidence in a concise , clear and consistent format , as well as to highlight the key evidence that supports the case . Such a software should be able to synthesize the data from multiple sources , such as ALPR systems , body cameras , drones , and community sources , into a coherent and comprehensive narrative , as well as to provide visual and audio aids , such as maps , charts , graphs and timelines to illustrate the evidence . Moreover , DEMS should be able to customize the summary according to the needs and preferences of the prosecutors , the judges and the jurors , as well as to comply with the legal and ethical standards of presenting digital evidence .
Using DEMS can make the prosecutorial process more effective and efficient , as well as more credible and persuasive , when it comes to digital evidence . This software can help to save time and work involved in preparing and presenting the digital evidence , as well as to improve the understanding and interpretation of the digital evidence . Moreover , DEMS can help to prevent or address any issues or objections that may come up from using digital evidence , as well as to guarantee the equity and integrity of the prosecutorial process .
Philip Lukens served as the Chief of Police in Alliance , Nebraska from December 2020 until his resignation in September 2023 . He began his law enforcement career in Colorado in 1995 . He is known for his innovative approach to policing . As a leading expert in AI , he has been instrumental in pioneering the use of artificial intelligence in tandem with community policing , significantly enhancing police operations and optimizing patrol methods .
His focus on data-driven strategies and community safety has led to significant reductions in crime rates and use of force . Under Lukens ’ leadership , his agency received the Victims Services Award in 2022 from the International Association of Chiefs of Police . He is a member of the IACP-PPSEAI Committee — Human Trafficking Committee , PERF , NIJ LEADS , Future Policing Institute Fellow and ASEBP Board Member . He holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminology from Colorado Technical University . He has also earned multiple certifications , including Northwestern School of Police Staff and Command , PERF ’ s Senior Management Institute for Police , Supervisors Institute with FBI LEEDA , and IACP ’ s Leadership in Police Organizations .
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