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Brandenburg Police Expand Bodycam, Taser, and Facial Recognition Programs

Brandenburg police will expand their bodycam pilot program to at least two more stations, using them to increase transparency and aid in investigations; the use of Tasers and specialized facial recognition experts is also being considered.

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Brandenburg Police Expand Bodycam, Taser Trials, Explore 'Super Recognizers'"

Brandenburg police are expanding trials of bodycams to at least two more stations, and are considering wider taser use; they are also exploring the use of 'super recognizers' to identify suspects.

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Palantir Software Aids German Police, but Raises Privacy Concerns

German police use Palantir's Gotham software to analyze data from various sources, speeding investigations but raising privacy concerns due to data aggregation and Palantir's history with US intelligence.

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Baden-Württemberg Police to Use Palantir's "Gotham" Software Amidst Privacy Concerns

Baden-Württemberg's police will use Palantir's "Gotham" software to analyze crime data starting in Q2 2026, costing €25 million over five years, despite concerns about data privacy and reliance on a US company; parliamentary oversight and a planned European alternative aim to mitigate risks.

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Rheinland-Pfalz Considers Automated Data Analysis Platform for Law Enforcement

Responding to a growing political debate on police technology, Rheinland-Pfalz's interior ministry announced plans to implement an automated data analysis platform for improved threat assessment, mirroring initiatives in other German states, such as Hesse's use of the Palantir-developed Hessendata s...

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Scotland Deploys 10,500 Body-Worn Cameras Amidst Facial Recognition Debate

Scotland's police force is rolling out 10,500 body-worn video cameras over the next 12-18 months at a cost of \£35 million, aiming to improve evidence gathering and potentially integrate live facial recognition technology, despite privacy concerns.

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Brandenburg Police to Expand Bodycam and Taser Trials

Brandenburg police plan to expand bodycam use to at least two more stations, currently testing 30 cameras in Teltow-Fläming and Potsdam; Police President Stepien also supports wider Taser deployment across police stations.

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UK Police Trial Robot Dog for Frontline Deployment

Nottinghamshire Police is trialing a £24,000 robot dog with cameras and a loudspeaker for remote communication in dangerous situations; a three-month trial will determine its suitability for national rollout by 2026.

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High Court Challenge Against London Police's Live Facial Recognition Technology

Shaun Thompson is bringing a High Court challenge against the Metropolitan Police after live facial recognition technology wrongly identified him as a suspect, prompting concerns about the technology's accuracy and potential for misuse; the Met says it has made over 1000 arrests using the technology...

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Flock Safety Expands Surveillance Network, Raising Privacy Concerns

Flock Safety, a $7.5 billion car surveillance company, is adding live video feed capabilities to its network of tens of thousands of AI-powered license plate readers across 49 states, raising privacy concerns despite claims of auditability and transparency; the company also acquired Lucidus Tech's t...

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Rheinland-Pfalz Weighs Automated Police Data Analysis Amidst Privacy Concerns

Rheinland-Pfalz's Interior Ministry supports automated police data analysis for crime prevention, citing legal grounds, while the Green Party expresses concerns about data protection and US tech dependence; the state awaits federal developments before deciding.

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AML Improves Emergency Response in Germany

Germany's police force uses a new app called "Advanced Mobile Location" (AML) to pinpoint the location of mobile phone callers to within a few meters, helping them respond faster in emergency situations, especially when callers are unable to provide their address or are in distress.

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