Israel’s police force is set to conduct a pilot programme using eye-tracking technology designed to identify concealed information during interrogations. The Criminal Identification Department will test the system, which analyses involuntary eye movements in suspected criminals to determine whether they are withholding evidence or lying about their involvement in crimes.

The technology works by monitoring subtle, unconscious eye movements that occur when a person processes information they are trying to conceal. Proponents of the system argue that these physiological responses are difficult to fake, potentially offering investigators a new tool to identify deception during questioning.

If successful, the pilot could represent a significant breakthrough in criminal investigations, allowing police to identify leads and corroborate evidence more efficiently. However, the introduction of such technology raises important questions about interrogation methods and the reliability of eye-movement analysis as evidence in legal proceedings.

The trial comes as law enforcement agencies worldwide increasingly explore biometric and technological solutions to enhance investigation capabilities, though civil liberties advocates often express concerns about such methods and their potential for misuse.

Source: Ynet — Original article in Hebrew.