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New framework published for use of AI as part of investigatory powers

Technology Advisory Panel of IPCO develops AI Proportionality Assessment Aid

23 April 2025
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ICO calls for police to show care in use of facial recognition technology

Statement acknowledges benefits but says there should be a proportionate approach

11 April 2025
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BlueLight Commercial sets up procurement framework for live facial recognition software

Three companies named in £20 million contract award

09 April 2025
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Alan Turing Institute calls for AI Crime Taskforce

New report recommends responses to increase in AI enabled crime

03 April 2025
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Disclosure and Barring Service outlines digital priorities

New strategy includes increase in use of AI over the next three years

03 April 2025
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Police Scotland rolls out body worn video

All officers to wear cameras on their uniforms and activate them when using police powers

28 March 2025
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Metropolitan Police to run new pilot of live facial recognition technology

Service says it has safeguards in place for deployment in the Croydon area

25 March 2025
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Serious Fraud Office signs Clue Computing for case management system

Agency to use UK based cloud software under £4.5 million contract

19 March 2025

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South Kesteven Council upgrades CCTV to digital

14 March 2025
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Police Digital Service plans procurement framework for case management system

07 March 2025
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Police to get new tech powers to respond to street thefts

28 February 2025
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BlueLight Commercial looks at crypto capabilities procurement framework

17 February 2025
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IBM to take key role in Emergency Services Network

15 January 2025
Operator Initiated Facial Recognition App South Wales Police

Police in South Wales to use mobile facial recognition app

13 December 2024
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ICO names three police forces and a college for FoI failures

11 December 2024
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ICO sticks with reprimands rather than fines for public sector data protection failures

10 December 2024
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Mayor of London reports fibre upgrade for CCTV

10 December 2024
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Government plans new national body for police IT

21 November 2024
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Councils want better information sharing to combat anti-social behaviour

20 November 2024
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Internet Watch Foundation reports success from tech upgrade in fighting child abuse

14 November 2024
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Police Digital Service steps up supply chain security

25 October 2024
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Government takes Data Bill to Parliament

24 October 2024
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South West police forces deploy Cadcorp GIS

18 October 2024
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My Police Portal launched in Humberside

14 October 2024
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East Midlands police deploy cardiac arrest app

10 October 2024
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