San Diego PD bans generative AI in police reports under California SB 524

The San Diego Police Department has formally barred officers from using any generative AI tool to author police reports unless specifically authorised by the department. The ban reflects California Senate Bill 524 (effective January 2026), which requires agencies to disclose AI use in reports, retain original drafts for audit, and prohibits vendors selling the underlying data. The order creates compliance tensions with Axon Draft One, which does not retain edit logs by design.

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