FOI 472-24 Use of AI in Recruitment
Enquiry Reference: 472 - 24
I write in connection with regards to your Freedom of Information request. Below is your request and our response.
Does Cleveland Police use AI in any part of the job recruitment process.
This can include: identifying the hiring needs, preparing the job description, talent search, screening, and shortlisting, interviewing, evaluation and offer of employment, and introduction and induction of the New Employee. This also includes any AI technology that uses body-language analysis, vocal assessments, gamified tests and/or CV scanners.
- Recruitment do not use AI for any part of the recruitment process.
If the force does use AI during any part of this process, which software is most commonly used, and since when has this software been in use?
Which company provides this software?
How much have you spent on AI technology related to the use of recruitment?
Apart from using AI in recruitment, does Cleveland Police use AI technology in any other aspect? Please specify what that is.
- No
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Yours sincerely
Information Rights Decision Maker