Source: Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF)

A proposed bill in Utah seeks to require police officers to disclose when artificial intelligence is used to generate or assist in writing official police reports. The legislation is part of a broader effort to ensure transparency and accountability in law enforcement's adoption of AI technologies.

The bill comes amid growing concerns about the accuracy and reliability of AI-generated content in criminal justice. Critics warn that AI-written police reports could introduce biases, misinterpret facts, or create misleading narratives if not properly reviewed by human officers.

Supporters of the bill argue that while AI can be a useful tool for automating documentation and improving efficiency, it must not replace human judgment in critical areas of law enforcement. Requiring disclosure of AI involvement ensures that courts, lawyers, and the public can assess the credibility of police reports.

The legislation also aligns with broader debates on AI ethics and accountability in the legal system. Civil rights groups emphasize that AI-generated reports must be carefully scrutinized to prevent wrongful arrests or legal misinterpretations based on flawed AI-generated content.

If passed, Utah’s bill could set a precedent for AI regulation in law enforcement across the U.S. It reflects a growing awareness of the need to balance AI’s benefits with safeguards to maintain due process and justice integrity.