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The new system allows major retailers like Tesco and Boots to directly upload CCTV footage and witness statements to the Metropolitan Police. This cuts down the time officers spend on administrative tasks from weeks to minutes, streamlining the evidence collection process for shoplifting cases and freeing up police for other duties.
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