As criminals and terrorists increasingly make use of ever-more sophisticated AI and unmanned systems, it is up to law enforcement authorities across Europe to do the same. From surveillance and bomb disposal to search and rescue operations, these technologies offer police forces on the continent unprecedented capabilities that are essential if they want to avoid falling behind.

While AI is a powerful tool, if handed to the police without proper regulations, this technology will only exacerbate the existing problems plaguing law enforcement. Systemic issues with bias and inaccuracy, for example, could be amplified by an AI-driven platform through flawed human inputs. Strict guidelines are necessary, therefore, to keep the police's use of AI in check.