Emma Courtemanche

My projected thesis project examines the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) and technology within law enforcement agencies, specifically the police. To analyze the usage of such technology, I will conduct a content analysis of serveral U.S. and Canadian based law enforcement technology company websites. I will investigate the types of AI-driven tools being promoted, the types of data they rely on, and the implications they may have on contemporary policing practices. Through the websites' marketing, I hope to develop an understanding of what these technologies are, how data is being used, and the extent to which AI and technological systems may be reshaping or replacing traditional forms of physical law enforcement.