Met Police Pushes Tech Modernization

The Met Police chief is sounding the alarm over a massive tech funding gap, revealing forces are spending half as much on technology as other public bodies—because for years, the focus has been on hiring more officers, not equipping them with modern tools. He’s pushing for faster adoption of cutting-edge tech like live facial recognition, citywide drone coverage, and AI-driven CCTV analysis to keep up with evolving threats. While human rights groups demand stronger legal safeguards before deploying tech like static facial recognition cameras, the Met argues existing laws like the Human Rights Act and data protection rules are sufficient—and that waiting for new legislation for every tech advance is impossible. By next year, drones will cover every London borough, and AI will be integrated with emergency services to boost efficiency and public safety. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4b835ae5d4fe63a6