West Mercia's chief constable has visited the University of Worcester to discuss the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on policing.

The talk, by temporary chief constable, Alex Murray, focused on evolving police approaches, the integration of behavioural science and data analysis in law enforcement, and the latest developments in the application of AI, followed by a question and answer session.

Chief constable Murray was appointed in October 2023, after holding senior positions within West Midlands Police and the Metropolitan Police.

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In March, the National Police Chiefs Council appointed him as the inaugural policing lead for AI.

During his lecture, chief constable Murray explored the impact of evidence-based policing by providing insight into research studies and pilot schemes carried out in the UK and overseas, and examining ways it has been used to help reduce crime.

He also discussed how AI is currently being used in law enforcement to sift through large quantities of data and study offending patterns or police responses.

After the lecture, 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."