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IOPC investigating officer’s use of AI in criminal investigations
The watchdog will examine whether the officer breached police standards after Derbyshire Constabulary authorized Copilot for 2025 use with strict data limits.
- The Independent Office for Police Conduct is investigating a senior detective for alleged gross misconduct involving artificial intelligence use during criminal investigations.
- Derbyshire Police referred the officer in June following an internal review, concerned the AI usage 'may not have been in line with guidance and conditions issued by the force.'
- Allegations suggest the officer used Microsoft Copilot to 'create policy decisions, assess and manage risk,' inputting sensitive operational and personal data despite explicit prohibitions on such use.
- After assessing the referral, the IOPC decided the matter required an independent investigation; the officer has been served notice of a gross misconduct probe.
- Investigators will analyze the detective's use of Microsoft Copilot between May 2025 and June 2026 to determine if potential breaches of police professional standards occurred.
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UK detective investigated for allegedly using Microsoft Copilot to make decisions in criminal cases
The senior Derbyshire Constabulary officer is facing an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) over alleged gross misconduct. According to the BBC, the inquiry began in August, following a voluntary referral from the force on June 23 after an internal review of the detective's AI use.Read Entire Article
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