Can AI technology create a safer community for citizens?

Lancashire Police has announced that it will begin broadcasting daily updates on local crime issues directly into people's homes via their Amazon Echo. The basic broadcast service outlined by Lancashire Police is a mere indication of the impact AI will have in the security sector. Is this just the first step to fully utilising AI to protect UK citizens? David Champeaux, director at IPsoft believes that this is just the beginning, and at some point in the near future there will be voice activated devices that are able to handle two-way dialogue for people who may want to report crime or are seeking further guidance on how to keep safe during emergencies. See also: AI system to determine police custody decisions?