In the Press – Altia CEO Rob Sinclair discusses how generative AI is driving crime prevention

News summary: July 2024

In the Press – Altia CEO Rob Sinclair discusses how Generative AI is driving crime prevention

We recognise the crucial role generative AI plays in supporting police forces to interpret data efficiently. It offers law enforcement the ability to counter evolving criminal practices, which is why Altia has placed an onus on developing specialised generative AI investigative software which will equip police forces with the latest digital tools to tackle crime effectively.

Generative AI streamlines police operations by organising and processing rich data sets. For example, where transcribing interviews and analysing vast data manually was a time-consuming task, generative AI now enables in-house real-time transcription, extracting crucial information quickly and cost-effectively.

It also facilitates entity matching, swiftly identifying individuals, locations, and other pertinent details, thereby supercharging case management.

The technology allows police to summarise large textual data quickly, which is crucial in live crime situations where speed is essential. As a result, it is being increasingly used as a safeguard during major national events and tools such as Altia’s Critical Incident Management software, CLIO, has been used during high profile events such as Commonwealth Games and G7 Summit.

Meanwhile, generative AI aids in transparency, showing users the sources of information and recording decisions made during incidents, creating an audit log for review – a capability which allows police to justify, explain, and refine their approaches based on in-depth knowledge of effective strategies.

The journey of generative AI has just begun, promising a safer, more secure future. It’s about reshaping our knowledge, justifying law enforcement approaches, and empowering users with critical information.

At Altia, we aim to pioneer this journey with a view to enhancing public safety and operational efficiency with cutting-edge generative AI software.

Recently, Altia CEO Rob Sinclair spoke with Police Professional to share his insights on how harnessing generative AI can boost speed, learning and accountability in crime prevention. Read more at Police Professional’s site.