FOI 1188-2024/25- Briefcam analytics

Request:

I am submitting this request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. I would like to request the following information regarding the use of BriefCam video analytics software and AI-based surveillance tools by your constabulary:

Q1. Does your force currently use or has it previously used BriefCam video analytics software?

a. If yes, in what capacity has it been used (object tracking, video summarization, facial recognition)?

b. If yes, please provide the date of the start (and of the end if relevant) of use.

c. Has your force trialed or tested BriefCam? If so, when did the trials begin, and what were the objectives?

Q2. Has your force entered into any contracts or agreements related to BriefCam software?

a. If yes, please provide the total cost of any purchases or subscriptions since January the 1st 2020.

Q3. Has your force used any video analytics software capable of facial recognition, object tracking, or crowd monitoring? If so, which ones?

Q4. Has your force trialed or tested any AI-based surveillance tools since January the 1rst 2022?

If so, please provide any available reports, evaluations, or risk assessments related to these trials.

Response: 

Extent and Result of Searches to Locate Information

To locate the information relevant to your request searches were conducted within North Yorkshire Police.

I can confirm that the information you have requested is held by North Yorkshire Police. 

Decision

I have today decided to disclose the following information to you.

Q1. No

Q2. No

Q3. No

Q4. No

Please note that systems used for recording information are not generic, nor are the procedures used locally in capturing the data.  It should be noted therefore that this force’s response to your questions should not be used for comparison purposes with any other responses you may receive.