Midlands sheriff’s office becomes first in state to use AI tool to help investigators

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A Midlands sheriff’s agency is the first in the state to begin using an AI tool designed to help investigators.

The Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office is beginning to deploy TRULEO, an investigative suite that’s powered by AI.

The new equipment will allow investigators in the office to review and organize case files faster, extract important details and prepare for court more efficiently and thoroughly.

TRULEO can also help with combing through records, detecting patterns, building timelines and suggesting next steps for investigators.

“This is a big step forward for our investigative team,” said Kershaw County Sheriff Lee Boan in a statement. “With minimal investigators serving the entire county, every tool that helps them save time and work more efficiently has a large impact on public safety. TRULEO gives them the support they need to keep cases moving forward and produce effective outcomes.

The AI software can also be used to conduct anonymous and secure interviews with witnesses. The program will then be able to summarize responses and flag potential leads following the interview.

“We’re proud to partner with KCSO as they lead the way in using AI to empower their deputies and investigators,” said Anthony Tassone, TRULEO CEO and Co-Founder, in a statement. “These capabilities don’t just improve productivity; they strengthen every step of the investigative process, helping the department solve cases faster and deliver quality public safety to the citizens of Kershaw County.”

The Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office is also planning to deploy the program across the entire department to help review body-cam footage, improve police report writing and provide additional support in moving toward accreditation goals.

Other agencies across the country and in the state, such as the University of South Carolina Police Department, have already employed TRULEO to help with day-to-day law enforcement activities.

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