The purpose of the Crosby Enrichment Learning Topics:
The Crosby Enrichment Learning Topics encompass a wide range of subjects and topics that are selected to enhance the apprentices learning experience beyond the apprenticeship standard curriculum.
These subjects and topics can include academic enrichment, cultural experiences and capital, personal development, current affairs, the exploration of British Values and UK Law and statutory legislation.
Key points for discussion:
Acknowledge Sensitivity: Some topics and subjects selected for discussion may be sensitive and controversial and will require a thoughtful approach.
Clear guidelines: Clear guidelines for respectful and considerate communication will be expected, such as active listening, avoiding potentially offensive remarks, using appropriate language, providing relevant context, applying critical thinking to stay focused on the topic and subject being discussed.
Research: Gather information and understand different perspectives relating to the topic and subject to be discussed.
Prepare for Emotions: Anticipate potential emotional responses and be prepared to address them with empathy and understanding.
Live facial recognition technology to catch high-harm offenders:
Government statement: As part of the Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee to put 13,000 more officers into communities by 2029, the public will have consistent direct links to their local force, with dedicated anti-social behaviour leads and new visible patrols in town centres.
In addition to bolstering police presence in communities, the Home Office is announcing the rollout of 10 new Live Facial Recognition (LFR) vans to seven forces across the country, equipping officers with targeted, cutting-edge technology to catch high-harm criminals.
The new vans will operate according to strict rules, which ensure they are only deployed when there is specific intelligence. The College of Policing has clear guidance on how the technology should be used.
These vehicles enable law enforcement to target and locate wanted criminals and suspects for the most serious crimes including sex offences, violent assaults, homicide and serious and organised crime. Forces already using Live Facial Recognition LFR have used it to arrest rape, domestic abuse, knife crime and robbery suspects as well as sex offenders breaching their conditions. The technology has also been used to maintain safety at big public events.
Those for & against.
Critics have branded the nationwide rollout of Live Facial Recognition technology is a closer move towards a “total surveillance society”.
Labour peer Baroness Chakrabarti, former director of human rights group Liberty, has warned of privacy concerns and the risk of false matches, and the campaign group Big Brother Watch has warned the latest rollout “treats us all as a nation of suspects”.
Issues have raised around “challenges to privacy, challenges to freedom of assembly and association, and problems with race and sex discrimination because of the higher likelihood of false matches in the context of certain groups”.
Supporters of Live Facial Recognition (LFR) technology emphasise its potential to enhance public safety and aid law enforcement in identifying and apprehending criminals.
Proponents argue that LFR acts as a deterrent to crime and helps police identify and arrest individuals involved in criminal activity, potentially leading to a reduction in crime rates.
LFR is seen to enhance public safety by identifying and apprehending individuals who pose a threat to the community, such as sex offenders or those wanted on warrants.
Some argue that LFR can be a more efficient and cost-effective way for law enforcement to identify individuals compared to traditional methods, especially in situations where time is of the essence.
Some surveys suggest that a majority of the public are comfortable with the police using LFR, particularly in criminal investigations. For example, a survey in London indicated that four out of five Londoners supported the use of innovative technologies like facial recognition.
It’s important to note that there are also significant concerns and criticisms surrounding LFR, particularly regarding privacy and potential for misuse.
Reflection time: We ask our apprentices to reflect on the questions posed as these may be discussed during your next progress review.
- Are you in favour of live facial recognition being rolled out nationally, yes, no and why?
- What do you feel are the ethical implications of the system?
- Do you feel there is a risk to public privacy?
- Do you trust that the system is accurate is there a risk of misidentification or bias?
Safety Concerns:
Designated Safeguarding Lead: Gary Cooper
Gary@crosbytraining.co.uk
Designated Safeguarding Lead: Andrea Pikett
Andrea@crosbytraining.co.uk