Recruitment opens for new independent AI ethics panel in Bedfordshire
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John Tizard, Bedfordshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) has formally opened applications for a new Artificial Intelligence Advisory Ethics Panel. The PCC is encouraging applications from technology, and legal specialists and community representatives to join the Panel.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the future of policing—enhancing operational efficiency, supporting investigations, and strengthening public safety. But with powerful technology comes a profound responsibility to ensure its use is ethical, transparent, and used proportionately and fairly.
The panel will work to ensure that AI is used lawfully, ethically, and in the public interest—with a strong focus on community values, human rights, and responsible innovation. The PCC is encouraging applicants with a background in ethics and human rights, law and criminal justice, data science and AI and policing and public safety.
John Tizard, Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire said:
“AI has an increasing and important role to play in policing, as an enabler. However, it must not replace the professional judgment of police officers, and it is essential that the public has confidence in its application in policing.
“As we harness new tools to fight crime, and keep people safe, we must do so with integrity, transparency and respect for human rights.
“The new AI ethics advisory panel will contribute to my ability to hold the Chief Constable to account for investment in, and application of AI. It will contribute to us building a safer smarter, and more accountable Bedfordshire.”
The Panel will focus on:
- Advise on proposed investments in AI technologies.
- Review and guide AI deployments prior to implementation.
- Assess the ethical, legal, and societal implications of AI use.
- Promote transparency and accountability in AI decision-making.
- Support public trust through independent scrutiny and engagement.
- Scrutinise the application of AI, including Live Facial Recognition.
This is an opportunity to help shape the future of ethical AI in policing and ensure innovation is guided by integrity.
Applications are open from 16 October – 14 November. To find out more about how to apply, visit the Bedfordshire PCC website: