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Polk County Sheriff’s Office creates new Artificial Intelligence Laboratory

Media Contact: Scott Wilder, Director

Florida Polytechnic University will provide professional and technical support

Modern law enforcement needs to stay ahead of the technological curve when it comes to preventing, fighting, and solving crime. With the incredible upside potential benefits of artificial intelligence, there is a downside: criminals will use the technology to commit crime. This is not only an ‘investigative unit’—It is a holistic unit dedicated to visioning, discovery, and creativity. Its purpose is to use what we learn to keep the community safe. We are proud to partner with Florida Polytechnic to benefit from their renowned expertise and human talent to help fight crime.” –Grady Judd, Sheriff

Read more: https://www.polksheriff.org/news-investigations/polk-county-news/2024/06/07/polk-county-sheriff-s-office-creates-new-artificial-intelligence-laboratory