Monday, January 27, 2014

Spanish police explore use of Google Glass for officers - New York Daily News

Head of Spanish police exploring use of Google Glass for officers

The head of Spain's police force wants to outfit his officers with Google Glass. Ignacio Cosido sees the device as a 'key part' of 'Policía 3.0,' which will let officers access databases, exchange information and view surveillance footage while in the field.


Spain’s  Directorate General of Police Ignacio Cosido (left) test out Google Glass.

Cuerpo Nacional de Policia

Spain’s Directorate General of Police Ignacio Cosido (left) test out Google Glass.

Does the future of Spain's policing lie with "El Robocop?"
Yes, is the resounding answer from the national force's director, who says cops could soon be wearing Google Glass to track down and detain suspects while out on patrol.
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Cosido wants to have his officers don  Google Glasses while out in the field.

Cuerpo Nacional de Policia

Cosido wants to have his officers don Google Glasses while out in the field.

Ignacio Cosido has revealed he may give each and every one of his National Police officers the futurist gadget in a bid to solve and stop crime.
He stated in a press release Monday that he was "seriously looking" at the "research and operational advantages" that the device could bring.
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Cosido says that Google Glass could be helpful for officers, giving them access to everything from surveillance footage to records.

Doug Strickland/AP

Cosido says that Google Glass could be helpful for officers, giving them access to everything from surveillance footage to records.

It could, he said, help with facial recognition, data verification and exchanging information with other patrols.
Officers would be able to access police databases, records and other documentary evidence while out and about.
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And they may also be able to tap into surveillance camera footage, when at the scene of the crime to ascertain what had happened.
Cosido added that Google Glass could prove a "key part" in his strategic vision, dubbed "Policía 3.0," to transform the country's police force.


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