Police ready to embrace AI to ‘anticipate’ crime trends
Plans have been revealed for police in Scotland to make greater use of artificial intelligence and data-driven technologies – to help inform officer deployment in crime hotspots. Deputy chief constable...
Scottish Biometrics Commissioner praises reduction in children’s biometrics details captured by police
New data which shows a 7.5% reduction in children’s biometrics captured by police has been welcomed by the Scottish Biometrics Commissioner. Dr Brian Plastow published a review in 2023 in...
Keys to the kingdom: unlocking critical evidence with KeyScout & KeyDiver in Oxygen Forensic® Detective
In digital forensics, access is everything. Investigators often face encrypted accounts, cloud services, and scattered artifacts that hold the answers to critical cases. Without the right “keys”, important evidence remains...
The role of technology and gathering ‘OSINT’ in preparation for the safe policing of special events
In 2023, open-source intelligence (OSINT) played a vital role in alerting authorities to public safety concerns at various public events. At these events, the use of OSINT either prevented or...
Scottish Biometrics Commissioner signals support for ‘primary legislation’ governing live facial recognition technology
The Scottish Biometrics Commissioner has signalled his support for primary legislation governing the use of live facial recognition (LFR) technology in Scotland. Dr Brian Plastow has said an act of...
Bridging language barriers with Real-Time Translation
In law enforcement, every second counts. Clear communication can be the difference between confusion and resolution. Real-Time Translation is transforming how officers engage with community members who speak different languages...
From red flags to real impact – using AIM to support safer custody
Keeping people safe in custody is one of the most challenging responsibilities facing prison staff across the UK. Recent figures from HM Prison and Probation Service show that, despite extensive...
“Digital witness” takes star role in combating narco-traffickers
How Cellebrite’s tech armoury of crime-fighting tools exposed global drug smugglers and snared the largest cocaine haul in Ireland’s history It began like the plot of a crime thriller: a...
Scotland’s justice system now stands at a critical juncture – and next generation technology holds the key to success
Justice systems worldwide are at a crossroads. Rising case volumes, increasing citizen expectations, and demands for transparency expose the limitations of traditional court processes. At Aaseya, we had the opportunity...
Digital first, human always: bringing a person-centred approach to justice technology in Scotland
Scotland’s justice system is under pressure. Rising prison numbers, overcrowded facilities and persistent inequalities require new ways of thinking. However, despite the challenges, there is also opportunity. In prisons and...

