The UK’s Security & Policing 2025 expo opened in Hampshire, bringing together government officials, law enforcement agencies and policing-tech vendors to discuss the latest developments in public safety and security.
This year the event will focus on counter-terrorism, border security, cyber threats and the use of AI in policing.
Tech companies to watch
Thales will showcase its AI-driven border security solutions, which are designed to support identity verification processes at international checkpoints.
The company has been involved in developing systems used in automated border control and passenger screening. NEC Corporation will present its facial recognition systems, which have been deployed in various public security settings.
AI-based video technology
Digital Barriers is a provider of AI-based video technology aimed at enhancing real-time decision-making
The Japanese company’s technology has been used in airports, transport hubs and by law enforcement agencies for identification and verification purposes. Digital Barriers is a provider of AI-based video technology aimed at enhancing real-time decision-making for law enforcement, public safety and other critical sectors.
The company’s secure edge platform and patented video compression tech are used across various industries including city law enforcement, defense, transportation and events, to provide instant insights from real-time video feeds.
Facial recognition in UK policing
The use of facial recognition technology by UK police continues to expand. A recent transparency report from Essex Police detailed the results of 38 deployments of live facial recognition.
Over 383,000 match attempts were made using software from Corsight AI and Digital Barriers, with only one false alert recorded. During these operations, the system generated 61 alerts leading to 11 arrests, including suspects wanted for assault and sexual offenses.
AI-driven surveillance tools
Police statistics show that these tools help speed up studies and improve public safety
The accuracy rate of the technology, according to the report, was 99.9997%. With rising crime rates and growing security concerns, facial recognition and AI-driven surveillance tools are becoming more widely adopted. Police statistics show that these tools help speed up investigations and improve public safety.
Corsight AI will also present its advanced facial intelligence platform at Security & Policing 2025, showcasing its capabilities in real-time watchlist alerting and forensic investigations.
Future of AI in crime prevention
Corsight AI President Rob Watts commented on the growing demand for AI-driven policing solutions: "In many regions, we are witnessing an increase in violent crime and various threats to personal safety. This directly fuels the demand for effective and efficient law enforcement, often including the implementation of facial intelligence tech for real-time watchlist alerting and after-the-fact forensic investigations."
"If you're a Western police force needing to reliably identify people in real-world conditions like outdoor darkness and in motion, you have very few options." Security & Policing 2025 will provide a platform to explore these issues further, as law enforcement agencies and tech providers look at the future of AI in crime prevention and public security.
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