Are Scotland’s criminals ready for AI?
In recent months, Police Scotland has signalled its willingness to start exploring the use of controversial live facial recognition (LFR) technology. Software powered by artificial intelligence (AI), coupled with cameras deployed…
Ministers criticised for ‘shamefully slow’ rollout of body-worn cameras
Ministers have been criticised for the ‘shamefully slow’ rollout of body-worn video cameras for frontline police officers in Scotland. Police officers now have fewer cameras than they did two years…
Chief Constable outlines role for tech – as she points to justice system choked by delays
Scotland’s chief constable has outlined a broader role for technology in policing as she pointed to a justice system choked by delays. Jo Farrell, who runs the national force, said…
BFU – Seeing is believing. Oh no, the device is in BFU: This is the common reaction; a device needs extracting, and you find it in a BFU state.
According to other vendors, your options are now limited. Even if you do get an extraction, it will only acquire basic information. BFU means the data is encrypted and secured. Fear…
New digital justice legislation has to be approved by December next year or temporary Covid measures will expire
New digital justice legislation will have to be passed by December next year or temporary measures adopted during Covid will expire. ‘Progressive’ arrangements put in place during the pandemic such…
Smart lockers revolutionising device management for police and justice sector
In today’s fast-paced policing environment, access to the right technology at the right time is critical for effective law enforcement. Managing devices such as laptops, body cameras, radios, and tablets…
Polaris Software Group launched to empower UK police efficiency to better serve the public
Polaris Software Group was launched last month to support the Police in better serving their communities. Just over six months ago, CEO Kevin McCallum took on the role of leading…
Police Scotland creates new cyber division and looks to AI to improve force efficiency
Police Scotland has announced the creation of a new cyber division to tackle the rise of online crime and will look to AI to improve force efficiencies. Chief Constable Jo…
New network for Scottish courts will ‘facilitate’ virtual hearings and remote juries
A new £1.8 million high speed network will bolster administrative security and resilience and facilitate virtual hearings and remote juries within Scottish courts. MLL Telecom have been awarded the three-year…
AI moves step closer to frontline policing at first ever Scottish biometrics conference
Artificial intelligence – including live facial recognition technology – moved a step closer to frontline policing yesterday at the first ever Scottish biometrics conference. Senior officers indicated that they are…
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