Four Digital Policing Apps Launched in India

India launched four digital policing applications on 22 June 2026 in New Delhi. The applications are Abhigyan, Criminal Procedure Identification (CrPI), e-prosecution 2.0, and e-forensics 2.0. They are linked to the Integrated Criminal Justice System (ICJS), which connects police, courts, prisons, and forensic systems through digital platforms.

Integrated Criminal Justice System

The Integrated Criminal Justice System (ICJS) is a digital framework for data sharing among criminal justice institutions in India. It is used to connect policing, criminal identification, forensic examination, and prosecution management. The system supports electronic workflows in criminal investigation and case processing.

Abhigyan and National Automated Fingerprint Identification System

Abhigyan is a smartphone-based application for field police personnel. It uses fingerprint search through the National Automated Fingerprint Identification System (NAFIS), which contains more than 1.29 crore individual records and about 1.3 crore fingerprints. The app uses two-step authentication and can identify a suspect in about 35 seconds through database matching.

CrPI, e-forensics 2.0 and e-prosecution 2.0

Criminal Procedure Identification (CrPI) combines facial recognition, iris matching, and DNA matching for identity verification. E-forensics 2.0 is designed for digital handling of forensic evidence, while e-prosecution 2.0 is used for prosecution case management. These applications form a digital chain from identification to evidence processing and prosecution tracking.

Important Facts for Exams

• The National Automated Fingerprint Identification System is a fingerprint database used for criminal identification in India.
• Two-step authentication is a security method that requires two separate verification steps for access.
• Facial recognition, iris matching, and DNA matching are biometric identification methods used in criminal justice systems.
• The Integrated Criminal Justice System is a digital platform for linking police, courts, prisons, and forensic services.

PoliceAI in the United Kingdom

The United Kingdom launched PoliceAI around 10 June 2026 as a national centre for AI tools in policing. The centre received £75 million over three years for development, pilot testing, and scaling of AI applications across England and Wales.