Data, devices and due process. How Police Scotland is battling to keep pace with the rise in digital evidence
When Police Scotland was formed from eight legacy forces on 1 April 2013, Scotland already had something few jurisdictions could claim: a single national forensic service, created in 2007 and...
Live facial recognition under ‘active consideration’ for football disorder, Police Scotland chief says
Police Scotland is ‘actively considering’ the use of live facial recognition technology, according to newly-published minutes of a meeting between the force’s leadership and the Scottish Government. Chief Constable Jo...
Beyond organisational boundaries: time to build a more connected digital justice system for Scotland
Digital transformation has helped justice organisations modernise services, improve processes and make better use of information. Yet a justice journey rarely begins and ends within one organisation. A case may...
Edinburgh digital forensics firm announces new counter‑terrorism capabilities
An Edinburgh digital forensics firm has announced new counter-terrorism capabilities to help global law enforcement agencies deal with rising threats online. Cyacomb has launched a suite of tools which help...
Scotland’s biometrics commissioner renews call for legislation to govern use of live facial recognition tech
Scotland’s biometrics commissioner has renewed his call for new legislation to govern the use of live facial recognition technology in policing. Dr Brian Plastow, who has occupied the post since...
Digital video recordings help ‘de-escalate’ incidents, says Police Scotland as national rollout completes
The national rollout of body-worn video cameras is now complete in Scotland – with 16,000 officers backed up by digital recordings as part of their ‘kit’. Police Scotland announced that...
Police Scotland explores AI-powered CCTV search in Aberdeen pilot
Police Scotland is seeking to pilot an AI-powered CCTV search system in Aberdeen, using “object” matching rather than controversial facial recognition. The force has set out plans for a “pilot...
Over 1,000 public consultation responses to Police Scotland’s refreshed digital strategy
Police Scotland has received over 1,000 responses to its public consultation on a refreshed digital, data and technology strategy. The force is analysing feedback to the proposed new strategy and...
Former NatWest tech boss joins Community Justice Scotland’s board
A former head of technology at NatWest bank has joined the board of Community Justice Scotland – an organisation set up to advise ministers on preventing and reducing further offending....
Modern digital case management among £62 million investment required to improve Scottish courts system
Modern digital case management is among a £62 million package of proposals put forward by the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service to ease pressure on the justice system. Reforming criminal...
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