New tech sees Met quadruple number of shoplifters brought to justice
New technology being rolled out as part of the Met’s crackdown on retail crime has quadrupled the number of shoplifters being brought to justice in the capital.
New technology being rolled out as part of the Met’s crackdown on retail crime has quadrupled the number of shoplifters being brought to justice in the capital.
Officers have reviewed the reports, giving careful consideration to whether further action should follow.
Detectives established during the investigation that the three men were living lavish lifestyles with the funds they had stolen.
He was remanded in custody and will be sentenced at Kingston Crown Court on 16 September.
The speech was delivered in partnership with Police Foundation.
This is the Met's next phase in the use of technology to tackle crime and stay ahead of offenders.
This will be transformative in some of the busiest high crime areas of the capital
The Met and Apple have reached an agreement that protects mobile phone users, and is making stolen phones unusable.
The Metropolitan Police Service is exploring the use of artificial intelligence to support the rapid grading and triage of child sexual abuse imagery.
It would enable investigators to identify and safeguard victims more quickly, while significantly reducing the need for officers and staff to manually review deeply distressing material.
Today’s announcement comes alongside a wider £10 mi