FOI 0106-2024/25- Job recruitment AI

Request:

Q1.Does North Yorkshire 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.

Q2. 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?

Q3. How much have you spent on AI technology related to the use of recruitment?

Q4. Apart from using AI in recruitment, does North Yorkshire Police use AI technology in any other aspect? Please specify what that is.

Response: 

Extent and Result of Searches to Locate Information

To locate the information relevant to your request searches were conducted within North Yorkshire Police. I can confirm that the information you have requested is held by North Yorkshire Police.

Decision

I have today decided to disclose the located information to you.

Q1. North Yorkshire Police do not currently use AI in the recruitment process

Q2. N/A

Q3. Zero

Q4. There are currently no AI tools implemented in North Yorkshire Police

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