Stefan Evers calls for expanded AI video surveillance in Berlin

Stefan Evers, the CDU lead candidate for the upcoming Berlin election, is calling for an expansion of AI-based video surveillance to combat crime. Evers argues that modern technology allows police to identify dangerous situations early and intervene before crimes occur, rather than just collecting evidence for later investigation.

He proposes expanding the legal basis for these technologies beyond currently high-crime areas. Evers specifically suggested using identified threats as a criterion for deployment, citing locations like the Regenbogenkiez, where Jewish-owned or queer-oriented establishments have faced repeated threats, as areas where AI-supported surveillance could enhance safety.