London’s Metropolitan Police plans to intensify deployment of live facial recognition technology across the capital, citing over 1,400 arrests linked to LFR use between September 2024 and 2025. The technology was deployed over 200 times, with 962 arrests made including cases involving violence against women and girls. Public support appears robust with 85% backing LFR to locate serious offenders according to the Mayor’s Office survey. The UK Home Office is developing a governance framework for LFR use by police forces.
Original source: Biometric Update
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