The Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Policing: A Study of Future Directions of the Nigeria Police Force

Policing is an important aspect of the enforcement of law and order as well as public protection while Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to the development of computer systems that can perform tasks that typically require human intelligence. This study investigated “The Integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Policing: A Study of Future Directions of the Nigeria Police Force”. The study employed a Cross-Sectional Survey Design, where 384 Police Personnel consisting of 201 (52%) Males and 183 (48%) Females were used for the study. Their ages ranged from 19 to 59 years with the Mean of 38.22 (SD=8.45227). 223 (58%) of the respondents were junior cadre while 161 (42%) were from the senior cadre. Also, 163 (42%) of the respondents were married, 87 (23%) were divorced while 134 (35%) were single. The Police Perceived AI Use Questionnaire (PPAIUQ) was used for data collection. Statistical analysis involved the use of descriptive Statistics. Findings from the hypotheses indicated that, AI integration in policing significantly leads to improved crime prevention, crime investigation and surveillance in Nigeria. It was finally revealed that, AI integration in policing significantly leads to future Directions of the Nigeria Police Force. Based on the findings, it was recommended that, Nigeria Police Officers should be trained on AI integration in policing for improved crime prevention in Nigeria. Also, Government/Nigeria Police Management Team should fully integrate AI in policing in order to improve crime investigation in Nigeria. Finally, more researches should be encouraged on The Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Policing.

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Policing, Future Directions and the Nigeria Police Force

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