Richmond police will soon use artificial intelligence to speed up investigations and transcribe recorded evidence in minutes, a move Police Chief Scott Bagley called a major time-saver for his department. “You can upload four hours of video, basically write a summary narrative in 20 minutes,” said Bagley. “It’s something that’s new. It’s innovative.” Richmond City Council unanimously approved the purchase of the software, which will be paid for using a $2,000 donation from the Mushroom Festival. The AI tool is currently available at a promotional cost of $1,147.50. After the first year, the subscription will renew annually at $1,350, with future increases capped at 5% per year. Bagley noted the program was introduced at this year’s Missouri Police Chiefs Conference and is already in use by St. Louis County Police. The software can analyze interviews, summarize video and transcribe recorded phone calls from jail, significantly reducing staff time. “I’ve still got probably 300…