“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...
Building better justice together: people, partnerships and technology in Scotland
Scotland’s justice system is navigating a period of strain, marked by rising demand and the need to balance immediate pressures with longer-term reform. Prison numbers continue to increase and remand...
Officer-recommended stress management strategies – how global justice tech firm Axon supports policing mental health
World Mental Health Day is observed each year on October 10. At Axon, we take this day to honour the high-stress realities faced by those who serve, and the mental...
What Artificial Intelligence really means for policing
Chief Constables have a great opportunity to explore ways AI can address policing challenges. However, the focus should be on strategic use, not tech for tech’s sake – deploying AI...
How AI can support the justice system – boosting productivity, identifying risk and making informed decisions
A tough economic and social climate is stretching the criminal justice system to breaking point, leaving justice professionals with escalating caseloads and fewer resources to manage them. It has never...
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