Episode: 00289 Released on October 20, 2025 Description: In this fifth installment of the Real Crime All The Time series on Analyst Talk with Jason Elder, Nikki North joins Jason to discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) is shaping the future of Real-Time Crime Centers (RTCCs). Nikki shares firsthand experiences with facial recognition, vehicle detection, and integrated camera systems that accelerate investigations while emphasizing that AI is a lead, not a conclusion.
From license plate readers and convoy searches to predictive alerts and policy compliance tools, Nikki discusses practical ways analysts can use AI responsibly without losing the human touch. The conversation also explores how technology affects data volume, ethical considerations, and what the next five years may hold for analysts as AI continues to evolve.
Nikki also provides updates from the National Real Time Crime Center Association (NRTCCA) conference. She introduces a new organization for civilian staff, the National Association of Professional Staff in Public Safety (NAPSPPS). She ends by sharing exciting personal news about becoming a new mom. [Note: Description produced by ChatGPT.]
Get to know more about Nikki by listening to his episode on Analyst Talk With Jason Elder: https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-nikki-nichole-north-%c2%a0real-time-crime-analyst/
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Related Links:
https://nrtcca.org/
https://www.axon.com/products/axon-fusus
https://www.napsps.org/
https://www.theiacp.org/resources/document/artificial-intelligence-and-policing
https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/department-justice-releases-report-facial-recognition-technology
https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/analyst-talk-angie-stroda-from-corporate-world-to-crime-analysis/
Association(s) Mentioned: National Real Time Crime Center Association; National Association of Professional Staff in Public Safety
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Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikki-north-196377239/, [email protected]; [email protected]
Transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/k5j5amjma2pbhhuy/RCATT05_transcript.pdf
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