Washington County, OR. — Official Release: In early 2025, the Sheriff’s Office partnered with Axon, bringing technological improvements to body-worn cameras (BWC), digital evidence storage, improved Taser support weapons, and enhanced drone capabilities for public safety.
As the Sheriff’s Office entered its partnership with Axon, it began evaluating Draft One as a report-writing tool. Draft One aids deputies by transcribing audio captured through the BWC. The transcription is rendered using a proprietary form of AI as a concise first draft into the report-writing system for the deputy to review. Draft One has built-in safeguards, such as integrated error checkpoints that the deputy must fix, to ensure accuracy. Also, before report submission, deputies will carefully review and edit the draft report to ensure that it accurately reflects the facts of the incident. All reports generated with the assistance of Draft One will include language documenting its use.
Starting October 1, 2025, select deputies will pilot Draft One for 60 days in coordination with the District Attorney’s Office for certain approved offenses. Deputies piloting the program can transcribe select offenses, including DUII, theft, trespassing, criminal driving while suspended, warrant arrest reports, and user-level possession of a controlled substance reports. Deputies may currently transcribe non-criminal offenses, including crash reports, mental health calls, and information-only reports.
Integrating the Draft One report writing software is intended to assist deputies in accurately documenting police reports and saving valuable time. At the end of the 60-day pilot program, senior oversight from the District Attorney’s and Sheriff’s Office will evaluate the viability of sustained use. Draft One is currently used by various police departments throughout the United States.
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