Navigate the fascinating crossroads of technology and public safety with the innovative course: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Public Safety. This hybrid program, which combines lectures, demonstrations, and dynamic discussions, is designed to guide you through the intricate landscape of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its significant implications for the public safety and criminal justice sectors.

Our course begins by introducing basic AI concepts and tracing the historical development of this revolutionary science. It then delves into the latest breakthroughs in AI that are transforming myriad facets of our personal and professional lives.

Experience the current state of AI firsthand with various publicly available tools that we explore during the course. Through these practical exercises, you'll gain valuable insights into the pace and direction of AI development. Furthermore, we'll examine diverse media types to differentiate between what's real and what's AI-generated, fostering a critical understanding of the increasingly blurred line between reality and simulation in today's digital age.

The course also probes the dual nature of AI - its potential for both utility and harm within the public safety sector. By investigating the pros and cons, you'll gain a balanced perspective, equipping you to leverage AI effectively while mitigating its risks.

As we conclude, you'll be furnished with over 25 AI application resources, a host of AI-focused sites, and a practical AI Tool Kit for Investigators guide. Designed specifically for criminal investigators, analysts, and commanders/administrators, this guide serves as your compass in the dynamic world of AI.

Whether you're a seasoned professional looking to stay abreast of technological advancements or a curious novice eager to understand AI's growing influence, this course offers a comprehensive, accessible gateway into the world of AI.

Attendees will explore and / or gain access to the following tools:

AI Content Analysis Submission Tool (AICAST)

AI Creation Fingerprint Indexing Catalogue (AFIC)

Public Safety Impact Index (PSII) / Public Safety Volatility Scoring and Index System (PSVSIS)

Course ​​​​​​​Prerequisites: 

Be comfortable with the basic functions of a computer. 

Familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access.

Students will need to have access to a laptop (personal or employer issued/assigned). The host agency is unable to provide students with a laptop for use within the course.

Duration: 16 Hours (2 Days)

Method: In Person

Restrictions: Restricted to current public safety (law, fire/EMS) agency employees who are in a Full Duty status (or Light Duty due to medical). 

Required Disclosures: None

Fee: Course attendance is free

Note: 72 hours prior to the start date of a course, a minimum 50% of available seats should be filled. If this is not met, the instructor reserves the right to cancel the scheduled course at their discretion.

Student Learning Outcomes - (Highlighted items signify updates to the course as of 07/04/2023)

After successfully completing the course, attendees will be able to know, discuss, use, and execute the following fundamentals:

• Introduction to the concept of the Birth of the Knowledge Age
• The History of AI
• Recent explosion of AI available tools 
• Basic AI concepts
• AI Winter
• Machine Learning
• Neural Networks
• Deep Learning
• Weak AI
• Artificial Narrow Intelligence (ANI)
• Strong AI
• Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)
• Artificial Super Intelligence (ASI)
• ANI Cognition Containers
• Learning
• Reasoning
• Self-correction
• Creativity
• Real or Fake? Can you tell which image is real and which is AI generated?
• Introduction to Synthetic Content
• Categorical exploration of AI involvement in disorder (new MO’s)
• Passive Public Disinformation
• Active Targeted Criminality
• AI tool kit for investigators
• Questions to ask when provided with images/video
• Current limits of AI processes
• Introduction to the concept of Deep Fake (with examples)
• AI Tool Use Best Practices for Public Safety Agencies
• General AI resources
• AI and Human Trafficking, a prediction for 2028
• Hands on exploration of 15 AI sites
• Current AI legislative efforts (US and EU)
• Academic peer reviewed AI related publications