Police in Woolwich and Romford used live facial recognition, leading to arrests for various crimes.

Police used live facial recognition technology in Woolwich and Romford, resulting in arrests for breaching sexual harm prevention orders, court orders, cruelty to children, and aggravated burglary. The technology compares live images with a police watchlist and alerts officers when a wanted person is detected. Images of non-suspects are automatically deleted within seconds.

March 30, 2024
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