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...
How Axon’s ecosystem helps West Midlands Police do more with less
West Midlands Police in the UK oversees a regional population of 2.9 million people and an area of 348 square miles. It’s a large region for a force of 7,000...
Modernising justice: how configurable technology can transform the UK’s case management system
It has been well reported that the UK’s justice system is faced with increasing case backlogs and ever-more complex crime. The need for a more efficient and responsive system has...
Crashing into a broken system: one man’s mission to digitise justice in Scotland
On the 22nd of February 2023, my life was violently and irrevocably altered. I was hit head-on by a driver under the influence of both drink and drugs, travelling at...

