In this Operational Briefing a suite of recommendations are presented for discussion and consideration for all stakeholders engaged in public space protective security. These recommendations have been drawn following the synthesis of key findings, operational insights, and expert reflections derived from direct engagement with practitioners, evaluation activities, and stakeholder consultations throughout the PRECRISIS programme of research and innovation.
Publications
This Operational Briefing “Police Insights for the Protection of Public Spaces” has been published by the PRotECting public spaces thRough Integrated Smarter Innovative Security (PRECRISIS) action, funded by the European Union Internal Security Fund (ISF). The primary purpose of PRECRISIS is to strengthen the protection of public spaces by preventing terrorist attacks and violent crimes and mitigating their impacts.
This Operational Briefing “Protection of Public Spaces from Terrorism Under Law” has been published by the PRotECting public spaces thRough Integrated Smarter Innovative Security (PRECRISIS) action, funded by the European Union Internal Security Fund (ISF). The primary purpose of PRECRISIS is to strengthen the protection of public spaces by preventing terrorist attacks and violent crimes and mitigating their impacts.
With police making increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) in crime fighting – including facial recognition – a new compliance framework drawn up by the EU’s PRECRISIS project will help to ensure that the testing of AI surveillance tools in the public domain will meet all the necessary ethical, legal and security guidance and legislation, as Policing Insight’s Andrew Staniforth reports.
Abstract: The recent horrific terrorist attacks on Israel, as well as the discovery of an extensive terrorist plot targeting Tehran, have highlighted once again the ever-present threat of terrorism, and it’s potentially devastating impact; Policing Insight’s Andrew Staniforth looks at the latest initiative to protect public spaces across the UK and Europe from such threats, as well as new EU funding to develop measures that will increase the security of citizens against terrorism.