Police forces around the world are now relying on algorithms to analyse their databases and predict future crimes or profile potential culprits. Belgium is no exception. In Antwerp, in the Brussels suburbs and on the Belgian coast, local police areas have launched so-called ‘predictive’ initiatives. The Federal Police, for its part, has set up an ambitious digitisation project, i-Police, incorporating American and Israeli analysis software.

How do these technologies work? What theories underpin them? What is the state of progress of projects in Belgium? How can we put the brakes on?

This meeting takes place on the occasion of the release of a report published jointly by Statewatch, the Ligue des droits humains and the Liga voor mensenrechten, and available in three languages. Corentin Debailleul will present the main conclusions before opening the debate with those present.

Every 2nd Monday of the month, Constant’s partner Tactic organise critical reflection and action encounters on the digital world. These moments aim to tackle subjects related to the digital world (e.g. algorithms, surveillance capitalism, ecological impacts, etc.) and to explore alternative ways of doing things (discovering free and ethical tools, unboxing smartphones, protecting communications, etc.).

They take place in two parts: at 18:30, there is a presentation followed by a discussion or thematic workshop.
The presentations and discussions are held in French.
Don’t hesitate to send us your suggestions to: info@ateliers-dk.be

Please note: the DK venue is not fully accessible to people with reduced mobility. If this concerns you, please contact the organiser beforehand.

Image : © Pierre Coubeau (FSTN) – 2021