New technology is coming to the Howard County Sheriff’s Office that will help law enforcement communicate more effectively with the community. They announced the implementation of an AI-powered language translation technology that will be integrated into their body-worn camera. It will help deputies communicate with community members who have limited use of English.The technology will provide real-time translation in more than 50 languages and can detect the language being spoken. This will allow better communication between deputies and the public during traffic stops, court security operations, civil process interactions, warrant service, and other public safety encounters.”Clear communication is essential to effective law enforcement and building trust within our community,” said Howard County Sheriff Marcus Harris. “This technology helps our deputies better serve Howard County’s diverse population by breaking down language barriers and ensuring everyone can understand important information during interactions with our Office.”
ELLICOTT CITY, Md. —
New technology is coming to the Howard County Sheriff’s Office that will help law enforcement communicate more effectively with the community.
They announced the implementation of an AI-powered language translation technology that will be integrated into their body-worn camera. It will help deputies communicate with community members who have limited use of English.
The technology will provide real-time translation in more than 50 languages and can detect the language being spoken. This will allow better communication between deputies and the public during traffic stops, court security operations, civil process interactions, warrant service, and other public safety encounters.
“Clear communication is essential to effective law enforcement and building trust within our community,” said Howard County Sheriff Marcus Harris. “This technology helps our deputies better serve Howard County’s diverse population by breaking down language barriers and ensuring everyone can understand important information during interactions with our Office.”