Summary
Police traffic stops are common, complex interactions that can be a tool to improve public safety or escalate to violence. Effective communication in these situations is crucial to ensure officer and civilian safety, enforce the law, and build public trust. This project develops artificial intelligence (AI) tools that enable researchers to analyze footage from officers’ body-worn cameras, learn about officer-driver communication and refine best practices for traffic stop outcomes. To achieve this, the project draws on collaborative research capacity developed between academic researchers, the
