WEST MERCIA Police’s chief constable visited the University of Worcester to talk about different approaches to policing and the impact of artificial intelligence (AI).
Alex Murray gave a lecture on the topic of students and staff exploring the use of behavioural science and data analysis in how AI could be used.
Mr Murray has been a senior officer for the police and became temporary chief constable in October 2023.
In March, he was appointed the first-ever policing lead for AI by the National Police Chiefs Council.
Speaking about the impact of evidence-based policing and looking at the number of research studies and pilot schemes undertaken.
Phil Edwards, lecturer in policing, said: “It was a real privilege to have the Chief Constable here and to discuss issues around evidence-based policing and Artificial Intelligence.
“I was particularly interested in policing legitimacy and issues around procedural justice that he covered during the lecture.”
