Tasmania Police AI report trial cuts writing time but adds errors

Tasmania Police found that an AI tool nearly halved the time required to write family violence reports but also introduced errors, according to ABC News. Draft One, made by Axon Enterprise, analyzes audio from body worn cameras and creates narratives for officers to review, edit and approve.

The first phase used almost 150 recordings from historical incidents. A second phase in Launceston during 2025 compared reports written by officers with reports created using AI assistance. The evaluation found that Draft One reports took 42 minutes to write and validate, with estimated annual savings of 160 weeks of work and about A$434,187 in wages.

Draft One sometimes confused names and roles, and in a small percentage of cases missed a threat, assault or risk factor. In one case, it incorrectly reported that a woman described previous threats against her life when she had said there were no threats. The tool performed better in simple interactions than in incidents involving several people. The evaluation recommended a phased rollout once clear policies on the ethical use of AI are in place, with mandatory human verification and supervisor oversight, and said funding would be needed. Tasmania Police says a potential rollout is under review.