Amid escalating concerns regarding racial justice in recent years, police system reform has emerged as one of the most salient topics in politics. Several competing visions for the future of policing have emerged within the United States—with some cities adopting an abolition approach, others opting to defund their police systems, and many maintaining or increasing…
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Esther K. Hong: The Carceral State(s)
The carceral state is everywhere. Legal and social science scholars are increasingly using the carceral state concept to criticize various aspects, or even the entirety, of the United States. But despite how popular and common this term has become in writings about mass incarceration, criminal processes and punishments, and other forms of social control, the…
Bahrain: Royal Academy of Police Participates in AI Training Programme
In line with directives by the Ministry of Interior and the Ministerial Committee for Information Technology and Communication (MCICT), the Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) discussed collaboration with the Royal Academy of Police to advance artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities within the public security sector. This collaboration aims to establish an integrated framework for the development…
UNDP: Transforming Police in Сrisis
When danger strikes, people often turn to the police. But in many parts of the world, that’s not an option, either due to mistrust, abusive practices, or simply because the police are out of reach. In crisis-affected regions, effective and accountable policing is critical for individuals and communities to feel safe. The International Day of Police…
United Kingdom: Commissioner Addresses Human Rights Issues in Policing of Protests and the Situation of Trans People
Commissioner addresses human rights issues in policing of protests and the situation of trans people. Finally, he encourages the government to reconsider certain protest-related provisions in the Crime and Policing Bill currently before the House of Lords, specifically the proposed new offence of concealing one’s identity, as well as restrictions on assemblies in the vicinity…
Andrew Lee: AI Police Surveillance Bias – The “Minority Report” Impacting Constitutional Rights
One of my favorite Steven Spielberg movies is the 2002 dystopian thriller Minority Report, in which “precogs” working for the “Precrime” unit predict murders before they happen, allowing arrests for crimes not yet committed. Recently, Pennsylvania attorneys at the Philadelphia Bench-Bar Conference raised an alarm that AI surveillance could soon create such a world –…
Police Break Up Ring Trafficking Kenyans to Fight for Russia in Ukraine
More than 20 people have been rescued in Kenya from a suspected human trafficking ring that lured them with job offers in Russia but intended to send them to fight in Ukraine, police said. It follows an intelligence-led raid on a residential apartment on the outskirts of the capital, Nairobi, where officers seized recruitment materials,…
Matti Vuorensyrjä, Aino Salmi: Public Trust in Police Remains High
Public trust in the police has remained stable for a long time. Of those who responded to the latest Police Barometer survey, 92 per cent trust the police a lot or a fair amount. Respectful treatment of people by the police and fair police activities affect people’s trust. Around 85 per cent of the respondents…
Virtual Reality Police Training: 4 Benefits and Use Cases for Leveraging VR Training Tools
In order for law enforcement professionals to best protect and serve their communities, they need continuous training. Evolving social and cultural norms, advancements in technology and ever-changing state and federal guidelines all require officers to be up-to-date and ready to respond to almost any situation. However, traditional training methods can be time-consuming and costly, eating…