‘This study aims to understand citizens’ concerns about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in policing by applying procedural justice theory. Drawing on data from an online public opinion survey (N = 583) conducted in three northeastern U.S. states (New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania), the research examines how perceptions of procedural justice, specifically neutrality, input/voice in decision-making, and trustworthiness, shape public support for AI in law enforcement. Using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), the analysis reveals that these perceptions significantly influence levels of support for AI technologies in policing. Furthermore, concerns related to procedural justice fully mediate the relationship between knowledge of AI and support for its use. These findings highlight the importance of aligning AI implementation in law enforcement with the public’s expectations of fairness, transparency, and trust. The research findings are discussed, and their policy implications are considered.’
Link: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15614263.2025.2516535
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