Apple Secretly Hosts Global Summits to Aid Police in Tech Use

Apple has been discreetly collaborating with law enforcement agencies worldwide through private summits to enhance the use of its technology in policing.

• Apple has held two 'Global Police Summit' events since 2019, bringing together police agencies from nearly 50 departments across seven countries.
• These summits focus on how law enforcement can effectively use Apple products like iPhones, Macs, Vision Pro, and CarPlay in their operations.
• The events have been held at Apple's Cupertino headquarters and Elk Grove campus, emphasizing collaboration and technology sharing.
• Despite Apple's history of resisting law enforcement demands for user data access, it has been fostering relationships with police, particularly in California, to promote its products.
• Gary Oldham, who led these initiatives at Apple, recently left the company, and the future of the Global Police Summit remains uncertain without his leadership.

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