Univ. of South Carolina Police to use AI for body cam footage [Video]

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The University of South Carolina Police Department is making some changes when it comes to their body cam footage, as they’ve partnered with a company that will help analyze that video using artificial intelligence. 

“I look at it as a way hold a mirror in front of the officer,” said Major TJ Geary, the Operations Bureau Commander with USC Police.

He said the use of TRUELO, an AI software, will be beneficial for the department. 

“One hundred percent of our body camera footage is going to be reviewed,” Geary said. “The officers will be assessed, supervisors will be able to be notified whenever their officers kind of took that extra time with a victim or took that extra time with a suspect, to explain something fully. I think it’s just a good way to, ensure that we’re we’re living up to what we say …