CBS News Sacramento spoke with Stockton Police Chief Stanley McFadden about why the department decided to adopt the new Axon AI-powered translator technology after officers have already spent a decade wearing body cameras.
The department has issued the AI-enabled body cameras to more than 300 sworn officers. The move comes in a city that ranks among the most diverse in the nation, with almost half of the population speaking a language other than English at home.
Chief McFadden said language barriers can present challenges during emergency calls and investigations, something Stockton police officers encounter regularly.
The technology is designed to help officers communicate in situations where every second counts and waiting for a translator may not be practical.
When activated, the body camera can detect the language being spoken, translate it in real time and facilitate a back-and-forth conversation between officers and community members.
But, for the chief, having this tech is just the tip of the iceberg.
"Our job is to find a way to mitigate situations, to reach every community member," McFadden said. "It's a never-ending challenge for us that we will continue to onboard new technology or new resources that can help us do this. But this is a great step in the right direction."
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