Dubai detectives to get Google Glass to fight crime

The wearable device consists of a tiny computer screen mounted in the corner of an eyeglass frame and is capable of taking photos, recording video and playing sound. The spokesman confirmed a report in Dubai's 7 Days newspaper that software developed by Dubai police would enable a connection between the wearer and a database of wanted people. Once the device "recognized" a suspect based on a face print, it would alert the officer wearing the gadget. The gadget would be used in a first phase to combat traffic violations and track vehicles suspected of involvement in motoring offenses. A second phase would see the technology rolled out to detectives, the spokesman said. The US Internet company said in a blogpost in May that anyone in the US could buy the gadget for $1,500. Dubai's decision appears in line with the authorities' determination to spare no expense in equipping the police. Last year Dubai announced it would supply its police with $400,000 Lamborghini sports cars for use at major tourist sites. Dubai's deputy police chief said the vehicles were in keeping with the Gulf capital's image. Dubai is staging a recovery from the financial crisis it suffered during the global financial crisis in 2009. Dubai recently announced several big projects, including a huge tourism and retail development with the largest shopping mall in the world.

Source: Arab News