Lieutenant Shockley is part of the Burlington Police Department, where officers are adjusting to a new technology: artificial intelligence reviewing their body camera footage. While some officers were initially wary of the technology, many are warming up to it. Still, researchers warn that human interactions — shaped by identity, bias, and context — may be too complex for AI to fully understand, raising questions about fairness and oversight.

Our Aaliyah Mitchell spoke with officers and experts to examine how AI is reshaping accountability in law enforcement.