New Delhi Police Start Using Blockchain to Store Evidence Data – Bits Media

The police of the Indian capital New Delhi began to use blockchain and distributed ledger technology (DLT) to store information and improve the process of criminal investigations.

Representative of the Forensic Laboratory (FSL) reported, what is blockchain will transparently store information about material evidence, crime. Blockchain will be used at several stages, from collecting samples to sending them. Each stage of the process is fragmented and protected from unauthorized access to data, The representative of FSL explained.

Existing entries can no longer be changed, Therefore, to make amendments or additions, you will have to create a new block and generate a new QR code. When trying to falsify recording, All authorized persons will immediately receive alerts. Given the transparency and invariability of the stored data, Blockchain will increase citizens' trust in law enforcement agencies New Delhi, FSL employees are sure. Besides, Thanks to this technology, the number of disclosed criminal cases will increase.

FSL investigators monthly receive about 1 500 samples from crime sites, and law enforcement officers have to study them using traditional methods, that slows down the investigation process. In the future, DLT can be used by law enforcement officers from other Indian states, However, in this case, you will have to modernize the system of tracking crimes and criminals (CCCTNS).

India is not the only country, which is interested in using blockchain to combat crime. In March last year, the police emirate Dubai reported, What will apply artificial intelligence (II) and blockchain for predicting and preventing emergency situations in public places.