Emerging tools and technologies and the future of policing Research

An introduction

Bibliographic Data

ID21177605
AuthorsKathleen E Padilla (0000-0003-3863-2073, Texas State University, corresponding author), Ian T Adams (0000-0001-5595-8070, University of South Carolina)
Year2025
Volume26
Issue6
Pages649-653
Publication date2025-11-02
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenuePolice Practice and Research (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1561-4263 • E-ISSN: 1477-271X
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/15614263.2025.2543312
OpenAlexW4413031184
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited13

The criminal justice system is experiencing growth in the use of artificial intelligence, sometimes referred to as ‘intelligent machines,’ that are capable of independent perception and response to an environment, as well as possessing the capability of independently performing tasks that ordinarily would be performed by human intelligence and decision-making processes. The inclusion of such technology is currently seen in the field of policing in forensics, virtual reality training, license-plate readers, and increasingly, to analyze body-worn camera footage. As the prevalence and sophistication of these tools and technologies continues to increase, it becomes crucial to understand how the criminal justice system, policing in particular, uses these tools, as well as the potential impact they have on a variety of outcomes, including those related to case outcomes, personnel management, organizational efficiency, etc

Data science · Emerging technologies · Engineering ethics · Management science · Political science · Sociology · Computer Science · Crime Patterns and Interventions · Cybercrime and Law Enforcement Studies · Engineering · Policing Practices and Perceptions · Artificial Intelligence