The impact of large language models on police report writing and beyond

This article looks at potential applications of Large Language Models (LLM’s) – like ChaptGPT – with a particular emphasis on their role in policing — especially writing reports. LLM’s can answer questions and assist users in a variety of ways (e.g., write an article, compose a speech, write commendation letters, create a fitness plan, develop a vacation itinerary, etc.). While LLMs offer numerous benefits, there are challenges and ethical considerations. Concerns about privacy, potential misuse and the reliability of AI-generated content need to be addressed. In the context of law enforcement, ensuring that LLMs do not perpetuate biases is crucial. Agencies should adopt policies governing the use of AI by their members to avoid a multitude of potential problems.

About the Author

FPI Fellow Jason Potts is the Chief of the Las Vegas Department of Public Safety. He is a founding member of the American Society of Evidence Based Policing and is a 2015 USDOJ Institute of Justice LEADS Scholar. Click here to read his full bio.

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