Senior detective under investigation over use of AI
Summary
Derbyshire Police referred a senior detective to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) for investigation over possible misuse of artificial intelligence (AI). The IOPC is investigating the officer for alleged serious misconduct linked to their use of AI in police work.Key Facts
- Derbyshire Police made a voluntary referral to the IOPC on June 23 about a detective’s use of AI.
- The IOPC began an investigation into the officer for possible gross misconduct.
- The officer is said to be a detective chief inspector who used AI to keep "decision logs" during investigations.
- Decision logs explain why investigators take certain steps and can be reviewed by defense lawyers in court.
- This case follows an earlier criminal investigation into another Derbyshire officer accused of using AI to create evidence.
- The earlier case led to the officer being removed from frontline duties; no arrests have been made yet.
- Gloucestershire Police previously dismissed a staff member for unauthorized use of AI chatbots in police work.
- Derbyshire Police said the officer’s AI use did not follow the force’s guidelines and rules.
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