How AI is helping North Charleston law enforcement solve cases [Video]

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) – The introduction of AI software is helping North Charleston law enforcement officers cut down on the time it takes to investigate and solve a case.

The department recently introduced Artificial Intelligence software to Verkada, a web-based app that reduces investigation time by providing real-time video and image evidence based on what a user puts in a search bar.

When an investigator types keywords into the search bar, like ‘red SUV’ or ‘black police car,’ it generates a collection of images that match the description within a certain time frame. The software can report specific items, for example, describing a person down to the shirt they are wearing or the bag they are carrying.

“The problem with video surveillance is it takes a lot of hours and time to sort through all the video and really hone down on what you’re looking for. So the use …