Digital Forensics Investigation 710/2023
FOI Reference: 710/2023
Request:
1) Does your Constabulary have a Digital Forensics Department?
2) How are AI systems integrated into the daily operations of the police station? Are they used for crime prevention, investigation, or other purposes?
3) What plans does the police station have for the future use of AI in their operations, and how do they envision the technology evolving?
4) Are there any concerns or reservations about implementing chatbots in the context of policing activities, such as privacy or data security concerns?
5) Are there any specific guidelines or policies governing the use of AI by the police station, and are they publicly available?
6) Is there any ongoing research or evaluation of AI chatbot technology to determine its potential benefits for the police department?
7) Are there any other AI-powered solutions or technologies the department is considering for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of police operations?
8) Have there been any budgetary or resource constraints that have hindered the adoption of AI chatbots?
9) Are there any specific use cases or scenarios where the police department envisions chatbots being beneficial in the future?
10) What steps would need to be taken to ensure that an AI chatbot used by the police department complies with ethical and legal standards, particularly concerning the sensitive nature of policing activities?
11) Would the police department be open to collaborating with external entities, such as technology companies or research institutions, to explore the implementation of AI chatbots in a controlled and secure manner?
Response 1:
I can confirm that Dyfed-Powys Police does hold the information requested, as outlined below.
Yes
Response 2:
I can confirm that Dyfed-Powys Police does hold the information requested, as outlined below.
No AI systems in use.
Response 3:
I can confirm that Dyfed-Powys Police does hold the information requested, as outlined below.
No specific plans.
Response 4:
I can confirm that Dyfed-Powys Police does hold the information requested, as outlined below.
Yes – there are concerns over privacy and data security as well as accuracy of information recorded and response provide by any chatbots.
Response 5:
I can confirm that Dyfed-Powys Police does hold the information requested, as outlined below.
Dyfed-Powys Police hasn’t produced any specific guidelines or policies
Response 6:
I can confirm that Dyfed-Powys Police does hold the information requested, as outlined below.
No.
Response 7:
I can confirm that Dyfed-Powys Police does hold the information requested, as outlined below.
No.
Response 8:
I can confirm that Dyfed-Powys Police does hold the information requested, as outlined below.
No.
Response 9:
I can confirm that Dyfed-Powys Police does hold the information requested, as outlined below.
Nothing identified.
Response 10:
I can confirm that Dyfed-Powys Police does hold the information requested, as outlined below.
Not identified to date.
Response 11:
I can confirm that Dyfed-Powys Police does hold the information requested, as outlined below.
Yes, in the future when a project is identified.
(This is a response under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and disclosed on 08/04/2024)