Norwegian police cut report-writing time by up to 80% with speech-to-text AI

The Norwegian police use automatic speech-to-text, AI quality control of transcripts and voice-controlled cameras at crime scenes to reduce paperwork. Transcribing an interview went from 8-14 hours to a draft in minutes.

What they built

The police handle more than 150,000 interviews a year, and forensic technicians write up to 40,000 reports, spending over 55% of their working time on documentation. The police introduced automatic transcription of recordings, quality assurance of transcripts and voice-controlled camera technology for crime-scene work. Automating the first review also reduces the strain on investigators working with child abuse material.

The result

Transcription went from 8-14 hours to a draft in a few minutes, and report-writing time was cut by up to 80%. There is also less need for travel, paper and physical storage.

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