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Integration of technology into criminal justice system (CJS) requires careful consideration: CJI

Posted 04 Apr 2024

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  • Need for technology in CJS
    • Facilitate speedy and fair trials: To leverage technology to avoid delays. 
    • Potential to shape cause of crime detection. E.g.: AI aided in cutting investigation time by 63% in USA in rescuing children from sex trafficking.
    • Predictive policing: Algorithms capable of forecasting criminal activity
    • Improved accuracywith reliable forensic solutions, emerging biometric systems including Iris recognition etc.  

 

  • Concerns
    • Issue of privacy to questions of accountability and transparency.
    • Exclusion of those without Internet access or technological proficiency.
    • AI is not free of prejudice and biases. 

 

  • Steps taken:
    • Network for Evidence Tracing, Research, and Analysis (NETRA) Lab: To further strengthen investigative processes of CBI in the digital domain.
    • National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) is integrated intelligence master database structure for counter-terrorism purposes.

 

  • Way Ahead
    • Clear guidelines and safeguards to prevent misuse of advanced technologies and protecting privacy rights.
    • Multidisciplinary teams consisting law enforcement officers, domain experts, including data analysts to deal with the global nature of crime.
    • Digitalisation of foundational processes such as filing of FIRs etc.
  • Tags :
  • Criminal Justice System
  • Policing
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