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AI for public security and safety involves the application of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and techniques to enhance and optimize various aspects of public security and safety measures. The primary objective is to leverage advanced computing capabilities to improve the effectiveness, efficiency, and responsiveness of systems and processes designed to safeguard the well-being of individuals and communities.
The main components of AI for public security and safety are solutions and services. A solution refers to an integrated system or software application that utilizes AI technologies to address and enhance various aspects of public security and safety measures. These solutions may have deployment modes such as on-premises and cloud-based, and they are applied in areas such as preventative policing, criminal investigation, combating terrorism, emergency response, disaster management, and other applications. The end-users of AI for public security and safety solutions include law enforcement agencies, federal intelligence and security agencies, and other relevant entities.
Tariffs have impacted the AI for public security and safety market by increasing the cost of imported hardware, surveillance equipment, and AI software solutions critical for law enforcement and security agencies. Regions such as North America and Europe, which heavily rely on imported AI-enabled security systems, are most affected due to elevated operational costs and slowed deployment. Segments like predictive analytics tools, incident detection systems, and threat assessment software are particularly impacted. However, these tariffs have also encouraged local manufacturing, innovation in cost-effective solutions, and development of region-specific security technologies, which could enhance long-term resilience and capabilities of public safety infrastructures.
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The AI for public security and safety market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $21.18 billion in 2025 to $27.43 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 29.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to manual surveillance limitations, rising urban crime rates, increased demand for real-time monitoring, growth in public safety budgets, adoption of digital security systems.
The AI for public security and safety market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $77.49 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 29.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to advancements in machine learning algorithms, integration of AI with emergency response systems, increased investment in predictive policing, expansion of smart city initiatives, adoption of cloud-based public safety solutions. Major trends in the forecast period include ai-powered threat detection, predictive crime analytics, automated incident response, smart surveillance integration, disaster management optimization.
The increasing security threats are expected to propel the growth of AI in the public security and safety market going forward. Security threats refer to potential dangers or risks that can compromise the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of digital systems, physical assets, and critical infrastructure. The rise in security threats is driven by the growing frequency of cyberattacks, digital dependency, and the expansion of connected devices that increase vulnerability across sectors. The AI in the public security and safety market supports this trend by leveraging artificial intelligence to analyze vast amounts of data, identify potential threats, and enhance real-time surveillance, detection, and incident response capabilities, thereby strengthening community and infrastructure protection. For instance, in January 2024, according to AAG IT Services, a UK-based information technology and cloud solutions company, global cyberattacks increased by 38% in 2023 compared to the previous year, underscoring the need for advanced AI-powered security solutions to counter evolving threats. Therefore, the increasing security threats are driving the growth of AI in the public security and safety market.
Major companies operating in the AI for Public Security and Safety market are focusing on integrating generative AI frameworks, such as AI-driven operational decision support systems, to gain a competitive advantage. These systems leverage artificial intelligence to analyze real-time data, optimize emergency response, and enhance threat detection for public safety agencies. For instance, in January 2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), a US-based government agency, unveiled the Generative AI Public Sector Playbook. The playbook features adaptive scenario simulation for emergency planning, AI-assisted threat assessment, and automated policy recommendation tools to improve decision-making efficiency.
In January 2025, CentralSquare Technologies, a U.S.-based provider of public sector software for police, fire, and other government operations, acquired Blueline AI for an undisclosed amount. With this acquisition, CentralSquare accelerates its AI strategy to embed intelligence across mission-critical public safety workflows and reduce administrative burdens on law enforcement. Blueline AI is a U.S.-based provider of a secure, CJIS-compliant AI engine that generates customizable templates, automates transcription, and supports human review for law enforcement agencies.
Major companies operating in the AI for public security and safety market are Microsoft Corporation; Dell Technologies Inc.; Hitachi Ltd.; IBM Corporation; Cisco Systems Inc.; Oracle Corporation; Honeywell International Inc.; Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson; NVIDIA Corporation; BAE Systems plc; Thales SA; Atos SE; Motorola Solutions Inc.; Hexagon AB; Elbit Systems Ltd.; Tata Communications Limited; Milestone Systems A/S; Palantir Technologies Inc.; Axis Communication AB; NEC Corporation; Veritone Inc.; Genetec Inc.; Intelli-Vision Technologies Corporation; Voyager Labs Ltd.; Quanergy Systems Inc.; XenonStack Pvt. Ltd.; Agent Video Intelligence Ltd.
North America was the largest region in the AI for public security and safety market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the AI for public security and safety market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the AI for public security and safety market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain
The AI for the public security and safety market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as preventative policing, criminal investigation, combating terrorism, emergency response, and disaster management. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The AI for public security and safety market also includes sales of surveillance cameras, LiDAR sensors, acoustic sensors, and environmental sensors. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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