2024 Data Analytics for Law Enforcement Survey Report 6 4 5 AI is becoming crucial for LEA investigations 99% of respondents consider AI to be beneficial for law enforcement data analysis (Figure 11) and 85% believe that AI is either critical or very important to the future of law enforcement investigations (Figure 10), demonstrating a clear industry consensus. The most important AI-powered capabilities for 2024 (Figure 12) include pattern recognition (54%), image analysis (53%), and risk assessment (49%). The average LEA investment in data analytics is expected to grow substantially over time Over 90% of LEAs are planning to invest in data analytics solutions over the next three years, with data analytics representing a long- term investment priority (Figure 13). Evolving data needs and insufficient analytical capabilities are likely to be the main drivers for this trend.