Britain’s top cop hails Live Facial Recognition technology as a ‘game-changing’ tool
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley has hailed live facial recognition (LFR) as a "game-changing tool" for policing. During a speech, he emphasised its effectiveness in tackling crime, citing its use in making hundreds of arrests in 2025.
Key Details and Usage
Arrest Statistics: According to Sir Mark, LFR has led to over 700 arrests this year alone, including more than 50 registered sex offenders who were in breach of their conditions.
Targeted Use: He stressed that the technology is used responsibly and is focused on locating serious offenders, such as wanted individuals, registered sex offenders, and those wanted for violent crimes.
Operational Expansion: The Metropolitan Police plans to more than double the use of LFR, increasing deployments to up to 10 times per week across five days, up from the current four times a week across two days.
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