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Articles by: Inspector Carla Gilmore

New Zealand Police: Strengthening the commitment to use technology safely and responsibly

23rd December 2021

Insp Carla Gilmore, Manager - Emergent Technologies, NZ Police

ANALYSIS: The rapid advancement of new technology is creating a range of potential uses and applications in law enforcement settings, as well as mounting public and community concern around the ethical use of tech; in this article Inspector Carla Gilmore, Manager - Emergent Technologies for New Zealand Police, explains how the force is creating new policies and frameworks to ensure emerging technology is used safely and responsibly.

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Inspector Carla Gilmore is the Manager - Emergent Technologies for New Zealand Police, and is currently leading NZ Police’s commitment to their use of new technology capabilities safely and responsibly. Serving Police for 29 years, Carla has worked in a variety of roles including rural and urban policing, criminal investigations, and intelligence. Until COVID-19 had its impact on major events, Carla was the APEC21 Security Project People Lead, building a new model to grow the capacity and capability of a multiagency workforce of 5,000. The scale and complexity was unique to being the largest event for NZ to ever host. Carla has achieved the AIPM Graduate Certificate in Applied Management, Organisational Leadership; and has held the position of District Lead and Chairperson of the Women’s Advisory Network where she continues to be passionate in supporting women in policing.