BriefCam video analytics 282/2025

FOI Reference: 282/2025

Request:

I would like to request the following information regarding the use of BriefCam video analytics software and AI-based surveillance tools by your constabulary:

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

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

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

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

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

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

3. Has your force used any video analytics software capable of facial recognition, object tracking, or crowd monitoring? If so, which ones?
4. Has your force trialed or tested any AI-based surveillance tools since January the 1rst 2022?

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

Responses 1, 2 & 4:

I can confirm that Dyfed-Powys Police does not hold the information requested, due to the fact that the Force does not use such software/tools.

Response 3:

I can confirm that Dyfed-Powys Police does hold the information requested, as outlined below.

The force operates Axon’s E.Com solution which does have Object Tracking within the redaction capability when redacting evidence captured. E.g. You select a person’s face, and it will blur the face throughout the footage being redacted. 

(This is a response under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and disclosed on 07/05/2025)