Over the past two decades, artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly evolved from academic theory to everyday infrastructure, shaping sectors from finance and healthcare to transportation and national security.  As AI continues to advance and reshape both public and private sectors, its potential applications in public safety have drawn significant interest from law enforcement agencies nationwide.  This research brief explores current applications and benefits of the use of AI in law enforcement, while also delving into the potential risks associated with this new technology from both a privacy and labor perspective – all pointing to the strong need for a clear set of policies that govern the use of AI in policing.