Brandenburg Police Union Pushes for AI in Investigations

The union cites growing digital crime and overwhelming data as reasons to integrate AI tools in police work, while emphasizing human oversight in decision-making.

• The Brandenburg Police Union has called for the use of artificial intelligence to support investigations in key areas such as data analysis, cybercrime defense, and surveillance.
• Alexander Poitz, deputy federal chairman of the Police Union, stated that German security agencies need to modernize their methods to address evolving digital crime.
• The union highlighted that crimes are increasingly taking place in the digital space, generating vast amounts of data that are difficult to manage without technological assistance.
• Proposed AI applications include analyzing large data sets, detecting and preventing cyberattacks, and aiding in search and observation operations.
• Despite advocating for AI use, the union stressed that final decisions in investigations should remain under human control to ensure proper accountability.

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