How the DGSN is harnessing AI for a safer future
General Directorate of National Security (DGSN), Morocco’s institution responsible for urban internal security, is taking proactive steps to modernize their approach by adopting cutting-edge technologies and digital innovations, particularly artificial intelligence (AI) for facing security threats while protecting cyberspace against attacks. As a result, quality police services are improving while creating safe living environments – according to Boubker Sabik from DGSN as they make these statements.
Over the past decade, AI has increasingly become part of modern life, showing our growing reliance on digital solutions. Now omnipresent, blockchain technology has fastly become an indispensable means of managing and administering online transactions and services, acting as an indispensable safeguard in public safety and security matters. Sabik noted in his article entitled, “AI at the Service of Security: Moroccan Police as an Example”, published by Naif Arab University of Security Sciences (NAUSS) that sophisticated algorithms were increasingly integrated to optimize public security services management while upholding order, combatting crime, delinquency and new police challenges. At present, AI technology is being called upon to perform various operational and assistance tasks for police services, particularly nondecision making tasks like data aggregation. Such deployment considerably optimizes human and operational resources allowing more complex missions to be accomplished for citizens while relieving law enforcement agencies of some burdensome tasks.
Sabik highlighted how artificial intelligence-powered technologies are now an invaluable asset, both strategically and vitally necessary, in supporting decision making systems and the execution of missions on complex battlefields with massive data streams. They increase capacity to combat emerging threats while improving police service quality to provide safe living environments.
He highlighted how the technical teams within DGSN conduct continuous research in order to come up with effective technological solutions, specifically through artificial intelligence algorithms based on computer vision that have shown great promise in helping analyse sensor-collected data for new perspectives on understanding environments – providing security services with invaluable intelligence on potential threats or criminal acts.
At this meeting, DGSN representative highlighted the cutting-edge use of SMART LPR systems equipped with AI to analyze surveillance camera data in cities like Casablanca and Marrakech. Such AI-enhanced LPR systems optimize traffic management, identify congested axes and provide vehicle details while automating data collection and analysis enables quick decision making on security operations as well as helping prevent traffic jams, find stolen cars and report suspicious behaviors while optimizing police resources while strengthening public safety while simultaneously optimizing police resources.
Sabik revealed that national security had developed the SMART-IJ software, an innovative artificial intelligence facial recognition system used for identification suspects by matching images found online with those stored centrally – ideal for airports and stadiums where wanted individuals may gather.
He mentioned a Geographic Information System as another method for optimizing operational management of police interventions by visualizing data on geospatial maps. This technology aids monitoring deployments of security teams, patrols and critical infrastructures.
Command centers now can easily track patrol vehicles equipped with over 800 tracking devices installed into them in real time, providing real-time status of units deployed on patrol in real-time. Soon this system will also connect to TETRA communication network which allows instantaneous geolocating of police portable radios thereby improving operational efficiencies.
Concerning cybersecurity, a national security team spokesperson revealed that AI was being integrated into monitoring systems to enhance detection and neutralization of threats. For the best security outcomes, an effective national response system should evaluate risks related to AI use as well as establish mechanisms against criminal misuses utilizing high-level technological resources and skills.
Moroccan services have taken steps to counter cyber threats and deepfakes by creating simulation models designed to neutralize attacks while monitoring false information dissemination for public order reasons. National Security, through their expertise, are fighting fraudulent usages of chatbots which attempt to alter public perception.
Sabik concluded his article by asserting that DGSN fosters an environment in its agents which fosters technological awareness, emphasizing the significance of close human-AI collaboration in creating innovative systems tailored specifically for new security realities.