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

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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 accuracy, with 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.