A criminal investigation has been launched against a police officer on suspicion of using artificial intelligence to “prepare evidence.”
Derbyshire Police are investigating and the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has confirmed they are co-operating in the matter. The investigation focuses on the officer’s alleged use of AI technology.
According to a report in the Financial Times, the officer allegedly used AI to “generate documentation in a number of cases.”
The CPS said it was “working with” defense teams and courts who may have been affected by the alleged conduct.
A Derbyshire Police spokesperson said: “A criminal investigation has been launched into suspicion of perverting the course of justice following allegations that officers used an AI system to produce evidence in a number of cases.”
“Investigating authorities are working closely with the Crown Prosecution Service on potentially affected cases, but as the investigation is at an early stage no further details are available.
“The officers involved have been removed from front-line duty pending the outcome of the investigation. No arrests have been made.”
In the same week, a new national center for AI in the police field called PoliceAI was launched.
At Wednesday’s launch, PoliceAI Interim Director Alex Murray said: “Crime and technology are evolving rapidly.
“Police must keep pace by responsibly deploying AI to catch criminals and keep people safe.”
