Shifting horizons for police – artificial intelligence is changing nature of investigations, for good and ill
Artificial intelligence brings enormous potential to policing, with its ability to process large volumes of evidential data and assess for relevance in criminal investigations. But alongside the benefits the technology...
Fieldwork versus paperwork: embracing AI Innovation within policing
In a policing landscape defined by rising demands and shrinking margins for time, officers are being asked to do more with less – to be visible in the community while...
How AI can help Scotland’s justice system address the twin pressures of growing backlogs and administrative load
At this year’s Futurescot Digital Justice and Policing conference, I explored how artificial intelligence can help Scotland’s justice system tackle two linked pressures: growing backlogs and increased administrative load. With...
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...
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