“AI has transformed policing in Kerala”

ADGP (Law and Order) Manoj Abraham delivered the keynote address at the International Conference on Generative AI organized by the Human Resource Development Institute in Thiruvananthapuram on Monday. Photo courtesy: Special Arrangement

Additional Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) and Honorable Commissioner of Cyberdome Manoj Abraham said that emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) will help increase investigative efficiency for the Kerala Police in areas such as facial recognition and fingerprint recognition. He said it has already proven to be invaluable.

The official also gave a keynote speech on “AI and Law Enforcement” at an international conference on Generative AI, highlighting the balance needed when integrating AI into police forces and highlighting the positive impacts and impacts of not applying it carefully. Both acknowledged the risk of exploitation. and “The Future of Education 2.0” hosted by the Institute for Human Resource Development (IHRD) here on Monday.

Abraham pointed out that AI could play an important role in improving resource allocation, especially when police departments face a shortage of officers. AI-powered devices such as mobile phones and tabs allow officers to instantly verify identities, detect wanted criminals, and access critical data while on patrol.

Mr. Abraham elaborated on the growing importance of predictive policing, which uses historical crime data to predict crime hotspots, times of day, and types of crimes, and that a data-driven approach allows law enforcement agencies to He said that by strategically deploying resources, crimes can be prevented before they occur. He said AI’s ability to generate accurate reports and assist with language translation is also a big advantage, reducing time spent on manual report writing, especially in multilingual environments such as communications between state police in India. He pointed out that it can significantly shorten the time and strengthen communication.

The police officer pointed out that AI tools are also helping detect and prevent cybercrime by analyzing patterns and identifying potential threats. They can also play a critical role in community policing and build trust through unbiased, automated interactions.

But Abraham warned of potential downsides to AI, including algorithmic bias and data protection concerns. He emphasized the need for unbiased data and strong cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive police data.

Hari Sankar, Director of Police Cyber ​​Operations, also spoke.