The plenary session titled “AI for Smart Policing and Public Safety” was held on the second day of the conference at the Rajasthan International Centre. It was chaired by Gopesh Agrawal, Additional Director General of Police, Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D).
Agrawal emphasised that police forces across the country are increasingly integrating AI-powered tools to enhance operational efficiency and public safety. “AI is helping transform policing from responding to crimes after they occur to preventing them before they happen, resulting in lower crime rates and quicker emergency responses,” he noted.
He described AI not as a replacement for human personnel but as a powerful “force multiplier” that significantly augments the capabilities of police officers in the field.
Amandeep Kapoor, BPR&D (Jaipur) Director, highlighted the importance of safeguards against misuse of AI. He spoke about emerging technologies including blockchain, advanced data computing, CCTNS 2.0, e-Sakshya, Agentic AI, Edge-based Large Language Models, the Mule Hunting app, and dark web monitoring as critical tools for modern policing.
Kapoor stressed the need for India to develop sovereign, responsible, and indigenous AI solutions to ensure security and reliability. He informed that BPR&D is actively working on training programs and system development to facilitate smooth AI adoption in law enforcement agencies.
Panelist Kommi Kishore, Superintendent of Police from Eluru, Andhra Pradesh, underlined that AI literacy has become essential for police personnel. He pointed out how AI-powered tools, including language translation technologies, have improved investigation quality and conviction rates.
However, Kishore cautioned for a balanced and phased approach. “The objective of AI in policing should be to make policing proactive, not merely predictive,” he said, warning against risks like algorithmic bias if deployed without proper regulation.
Another panelist, Salman Taj, Director of the Central Detective Training Institute (CDTI) in Hyderabad, drew attention to the challenge of fragmented policing data across multiple platforms. He advocated for the establishment of Data Fusion Centres to integrate information, enabling faster and more accurate investigations.
Taj also emphasised the critical importance of AI data sovereignty and secure data management for responsible use of artificial intelligence in law enforcement.
The session witnessed an engaging interactive discussion between experts and participants on various aspects of AI-driven policing and emerging technologies. Vijay Kumar Singh, Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order), Rajasthan Police, felicitated the speakers with mementos.
The deliberations at the conference highlighted the growing significance of AI-based smart policing, secure digital infrastructure, responsible technology adoption, and data-driven investigations in strengthening India’s overall policing and public safety framework.
As India continues its digital governance journey, such discussions play a vital role in shaping future-ready law enforcement strategies that are efficient, transparent, and citizen-centric. The insights shared by senior police officials and experts are expected to guide policy formulation and capacity building initiatives across states.
