AI enhancement programme
Hammersmith and Fulham Council is integrating artificial intelligence into its CCTV network to enhance crime detection and public safety, while addressing concerns about potential bias.
Hammersmith and Fulham Council is upgrading its CCTV network with artificial intelligence (AI) technology, aiming to enhance crime detection and public safety. A £3.2 million investment is underway to integrate AI modules for knife detection and aggressive behaviour recognition, with facial recognition also under exploration, as heard by the Community Safety Board in July 2026.
A report to the Community Safety Board in July 2026 stated the new AI system is designed to be less prone to bias, with knife and aggressive behaviour detection considered less susceptible than facial recognition. Councillor David Campbell had raised concerns about AI discrimination. The AI enhancement programme began in September 2025.
No specific upcoming discussions or decisions have been announced regarding the AI enhancement programme. The council operates approximately 2,300 cameras across the borough, which are monitored 24/7, and the programme involves deploying multi-sensory cameras with integrated speaker and lighting systems.
Key facts
- Hammersmith and Fulham Council is investing £3.2 million in its AI enhancement programme. Source 1 Source 2
- The programme aims to integrate AI modules for knife detection, aggressive behaviour recognition, and facial recognition. Source 1 Source 2
- A report to the Community Safety Board in July 2026 stated the new AI system is designed to be less prone to bias. Source
- The AI enhancement programme began in September 2025. Source
- The council operates approximately 2,300 CCTV cameras across the borough. Source
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