Berlin police test AI cameras to detect street attacks at Kottbusser Tor without facial recognition

Berlin police are deploying artificial intelligence-equipped cameras to detect street attacks and suspicious behavior in real time, according to reports on Monday. The pilot project at Kottbusser Tor will use KI to help officers identify incidents quickly, with the system designed to avoid facial recognition .
The Berlin transport authority is also set to adopt the technology, which is intended to flag aggressive or unusual conduct without storing identifiable biometric data. Authorities emphasized that the system will not recognize faces, addressing privacy concerns .
The move comes as European law enforcement agencies increase traffic surveillance. In Germany, police in Brandenburg announced enhanced speed controls through Sunday as part of a broader road safety push . Similar measures are underway in the Netherlands and Portugal, where authorities are participating in a Europe-wide speed enforcement operation under the RoadPol network .
Meanwhile, high-speed violations remain a concern. In Vienna, a 25-year-old German driver was caught traveling at 190 km/h on the Donauuferautobahn (A22) late Sunday night. Police first observed the driver near Kaisermühlen at 23:15, where he was already recorded at 154 km/h on the Reichsbrücke before accelerating further. He was stopped on Lassallestraße after a video measurement system captured the offense. Authorities discovered he had no valid driver’s license and was operating a rented vehicle lent to him without permission. The car was not impounded, but the driver was reported for multiple administrative violations, including excessive speeding and driving without a license .
In Austria’s Wels-Land district, a 24-year-old driver failed to stop for police on the A1 near Eberstalzell, even after officers drew their firearms. The vehicle, linked to an unlicensed owner, initially complied before speeding away .
Poland’s Ministry of Justice is also advancing stricter penalties for traffic offenses. A draft law would mandate prison sentences for drivers caught under the influence of alcohol or drugs while already banned from driving, with suspended sentences reserved for exceptional cases. The proposal follows high-profile incidents, including the 20-year sentence of recidivist Łukasz Żak for a fatal crash in Warsaw last month while driving at over 220 km/h under the influence. Over 7,100 drivers have been caught violating court-imposed driving bans in Poland this year .
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