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Coverage dated October 12, 2026 to October 13, 2026

San Diego Police Department Is Weighing Using AI to Write Police Reports

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Earlier this year, the San Diego Police Department made headlines for a policy that prohibited officers from using artificial intelligence to produce police reports. Now, the department is opening the door to do just that.

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  1. WTOP Washington DC

    San Diego Police Department Is Weighing Using AI to Write Police Reports (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    Earlier this year, the San Diego Police Department made headlines for a policy that prohibited officers from using artificial intelligence to produce police reports. Now, the department is opening the door to do just that.

  2. Voice Of San Diego

    Head of Cop Union Opposes AI-Police Reports — For Now (opens Voice Of San Diego)

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    Last week, we broke the news that the San Diego Police Department is weighing acquiring artificial intelligence software that can assist officers in writing police reports. In July, the department […]

  3. Voice Of San Diego

    Cop Union Prez Not in Favor of AI Police Reports (opens Voice Of San Diego)

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    The idea of using AI to help cops write police reports is one Jared Wilson, head of the San Diego police union, isn’t on board with… at least for now. […]