An AI police report assistant that guides members of the public through filming and documenting an incident on their phone is the newest addition to LexisNexis Coplogic Solutions’ online reporting system. Announced on 25 October 2026 in Orlando, Florida, Field Clarity sits inside the company’s Desk Officer Reporting System (DORS), which lets people file certain police reports online instead of waiting for an officer. LexisNexis calls it the first AI-guided video assistant for community member online reporting. That is the company’s own description, and this article is based on its press release.
What the Field Clarity AI police report assistant does
According to LexisNexis Coplogic, Field Clarity is a conversational, AI-guided video assistant that walks civilians through a report step by step on their smartphone. The company compares it to having a personal digital assistant with you in real time.
The release gives the example of a driver after an incident. Instead of filling out forms and guessing what is needed, the driver is prompted to scan their driver’s licence, capture a vehicle identification number (VIN) or record a short walkaround video explaining what happened. The assistant captures the data needed to complete the report as it goes.
The company says this changes data capture from passive intake into guided capture. Video, photos and scanned data are brought together so officers get a clearer picture of an event without having to chase down extra details.
How DORS fits in
DORS is the online reporting system that Field Clarity plugs into. LexisNexis Coplogic also announced a modernised version of DORS at the same time. According to the company, each law enforcement agency can use DORS to collect information directly from civilians on more than 200 incident types, chosen to suit the needs of its community.
Reports are fed directly into the agency’s Record Management System (RMS). The company says DORS is used by nearly 600 agencies in North America and saves them about 900,000 personnel hours and $90 million a year. That figure comes from a 2025 internal study by LexisNexis Coplogic, not from an independent review.
DORS with Field Clarity is available through LexisNexis Command Center, the company’s single access point for its Coplogic tools. These include BuyCrash, eCrash and eCitation. A hands-on demonstration is planned at the 2026 International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) annual conference in Orlando, which runs from 24 to 27 October.
Why the AI police report assistant matters to agencies
Jason LaRue, associate vice president at LexisNexis Coplogic Solutions, said agencies face three connected challenges: public expectation, workforce strain and digital evidence overload. He said Field Clarity strengthens video evidence quality and digital evidence management to reduce friction for a stretched workforce.
The company lists benefits on both sides. For civilians, filming evidence at the scene should mean less confusion and fewer re-entries or follow-ups from the sworn officer who approves the report. For officers, it promises cleaner and more complete accident reports, less time spent gathering details, and stronger documented cases for investigators.
Sarah E. Connolly, co-founder of Guardian Communications and a retired Baltimore Police lieutenant, said in the release that trust in law enforcement is built one interaction at a time, including something as routine as filing a report. She said technology that makes the process easier could help strengthen the relationship between police and their communities.
What is still unclear
The release does not explain which AI models power Field Clarity, how the video and identity data civilians upload is stored, or how long it is kept. It also does not say which agencies will use Field Clarity first or what it costs. The “first” claim and the savings figures come from LexisNexis itself.
My view
As a writer, I feel guided reporting makes sense. Most people have no idea what details a police report needs, and a phone that prompts you for the right photo or scan could save time for everyone. But this tool collects licences, vehicle numbers and video, so I would want clear answers on data handling before agencies roll it out widely.
FAQ
What is Field Clarity?
Field Clarity is an AI-guided smartphone video assistant from LexisNexis Coplogic Solutions. It walks civilians through filing an online police report, prompting them to scan IDs, capture VINs and record short videos.
Which system does this AI police report assistant work with?
It is built into the LexisNexis Desk Officer Reporting System (DORS), which nearly 600 North American agencies use, according to the company. Reports go directly into the agency’s Record Management System.
Where was Field Clarity announced?
It was announced on 25 October 2026 and is being demonstrated at the IACP 2026 annual conference in Orlando, Florida, which runs from 24 to 27 October.