Predictive policing in the Spanish legal system: a critical approach

author Jordi Gimeno Beviá
journal RIDP (ISSN: 0223-5404)
volume 2023
issue Artificial Intelligence and Administration of Criminal Justice
section National reports on Predictive policing
date of publication Dec. 21, 2023
language English
pagina 149
abstract

Owing perhaps to the lack of specific regulations, Spain has limited experience in AI for predictive policing. However, the State Security Forces and Bodies use relevant instruments, Veripol and Viogen, in a generalized way. Additionally, initiatives that do not enjoy such widespread use have been initiated but subsequently abandoned or have remained at the level of pilots. These are, among others, the Geographical Information Systems (G.I.S) with a strong impact on fundamental rights and some initiatives promoted by private entities. This paper aims to critically analyze those instruments and their impact on the Spanish legal system. It also discusses the fit of the future uses of AI in predictive policing tools. Starting from the respect of fundamental rights our approach is not immobile, bearing in mind the advantages offered by AI in acceleration and greater efficiency of the criminal investigation.