What shapes public support for AI in policing?
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Summary
A study of how attitudes toward AI, AI knowledge, confidence in law enforcement, and views on police funding relate to support for AI in policing.
Study context
Survey responses from 583 people in three northeastern US states were analyzed using structural equation modeling. Emotional and behavioral attitudes toward AI, AI knowledge, confidence in law enforcement, and support for police funding were positively associated with support for AI in policing.
Limitations
The cross-sectional survey identifies associations, not causal effects. Findings from three northeastern states may not generalize nationally, and the study does not establish that a particular communication or education strategy will increase support.
Guler, A., Kula, S., & Boke, K. (2026). Predictors of public support for AI in policing. Policing: An International Journal.