Artificial Intelligence Playbook for Policing 2025 is a practical guide on responsibly introducing and using AI across police forces in England and Wales. It explains key AI concepts, outlines ethical and risk-management considerations, and encourages collaboration between forces so they don’t each reinvent the wheel. The playbook also includes step-by-step guidance on building an AI strategy, starting and governing AI projects, and tailoring advice to different policing roles — from leaders to technical specialists — recognising that forces are at different stages of AI maturity.

The overarching aim is to help forces harness AI tools to improve efficiency and effectiveness, from analysing data to freeing up officers’ time for frontline work, while guarding against risks like bias, privacy breaches or misuse. It sits alongside wider policing technology frameworks and is intended to be updated regularly as the technology and its applications evolve.

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