Report Recommends , New Laws Pertaining to Police Use , of Emerging Technologies.<br />'The Independent' reports that a recent review has <br />recommended the development of new laws to regulate <br />how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used by police.<br />'The Independent' reports that a recent review has <br />recommended the development of new laws to regulate <br />how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used by police.<br />Emerging technologies like facial recognition and <br />predictive policing were assessed in a review by <br />Edinburgh Napier University and the Scottish government.<br />It is important that in adopting new <br />technology, Police Scotland must do so <br />in a way that secures public confidence, Keith Brown, Justice Secretary <br />of Scotland, via 'The Independent'.<br />The review recommends statutory codes of practice be <br />put into place to provide clarity and safeguards <br />regarding the future use of emerging technologies.<br />The report suggests that new laws be introduced for <br />the use of autonomous security robots before their use <br />for law enforcement purposes is considered in the future.<br />That is why a robust rights-based, <br />ethical approach to using new <br />technology is so vital, Keith Brown, Justice Secretary <br />of Scotland, via 'The Independent'.<br />This valued report makes important <br />suggestions in this significant <br />and interesting sphere which <br />will be given careful consideration, Keith Brown, Justice Secretary <br />of Scotland, via 'The Independent'.<br />The review also reportedly focused on <br />innovations that include electronic databases, <br />biometric identification and surveillance.<br />Specifically, the review looked at these technologies' <br />potential impact on human rights, ethical best practices <br />and public confidence in police departments. .<br />We believe this report, which draws <br />together a wide range of expertise, <br />provides a platform for policing <br />bodies to adopt innovation in a way <br />which retains public confidence <br />and delivers social justice, Professor Liz Aston, Director of the Scottish Institute for Policing Research, via 'The Independent'
