Jersey police using AI to fight crime, annual report reveals
'Complexity of cases'
States of Jersey Police said it had brought in AI to "promise long-term efficiencies and enhanced decision-making" but assured the processes were still being overseen by humans.Police Chief Robin Smith said the process of collecting data, known as digital forensics, continued to present challenges with its "increasing costs, volume and demand"."The complexity of cases and the large volume of data require considerable resources and expertise, which we are continually striving to enhance," he said.
Mr Smith said the 741 missing person reports, "virtually all of which related to young people", highlighted "the need for continued focus and resources" in that area.The report also found there were more than 1,000 speeding incidents in the island in 2024, with 54 serious injury road crashes reported, 675 non-injury related crashed and there was a 28% increase in vehicle crime.
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