CORDIS: TENSOR reporting—towards a European Biometric Data Space
Project update on reliable biometric tech for police incl. data‑space concepts—signals future EU information‑sharing rails for biometric evidence.
Biometrics & Facial Recognition
261 itemsMetropolitan Police: Over 1,000 arrests assisted by Live Facial Recognition milestone
The Metropolitan Police reports that live facial recognition has aided in surpassing 1,000 arrests, citing deployments at major events and targeted operations. The update emphasises watchlist governance and operational safeguards.
Commission launches information campaign for 12 Oct Entry/Exit System
DG HOME launches an EES awareness push to prepare travellers and operators for biometric registration at external borders. Materials were coordinated with EDPS and national authorities to smooth rollout and address data‑protection concerns.
FRANCE highlights safeguards for remote biometric identification in policing
France presented ongoing work on rights safeguards around remote biometric identification. Outputs inform governance for high‑risk AI systems used by law enforcement.
Essex Police lists upcoming LFR deployments (incl. Chelmsford)
Essex Police maintains a public schedule for forthcoming LFR operations, with documentation on legal basis, DPIAs and equitability studies. Go to article: Essex Police Original Language: EN…
TED: Biometric sensors competition (Police Shared Services)
Competition notice covers biometric sensors with maintenance and repair services. Vendors should review technical annexes, delivery schedules and evaluation criteria; LE applicability is explicit.
CORDIS: iMARS develops tools against image morphing in ID documents
The EU‑funded iMARS project advances morphing/manipulation detection for document security, with validation at borders and guidance for standardisation and training. Source: CORDIS Original Language: EN …
Met Police schedules Live Facial Recognition in Westminster and Barking & Dagenham
The Metropolitan Police announces an overt LFR operation targeting London hotspots. Alerts trigger on a pre‑authorised watchlist to locate wanted and high‑risk individuals.
EU’s Shared Biometric Matching Service
The EU launched its new sBMS platform, connecting multiple databases with biometric identifiers, including facial recognition. It covers more than 400 million records.
Biometrics Institute
The Biometrics Institute has released a new paper, Members’ Viewpoints: The Use of Facial Recognition in Policing. This paper explores the complex issues surrounding the use of facial recognition technology (FRT), particularly live facial recognition (LFR), by law enforcement. Download …
Biometrics & Facial Recognition
CORDIS: TENSOR reporting—towards a European Biometric Data Space
Project update on reliable biometric tech for police incl. data‑space concepts—signals future EU information‑sharing rails for biometric evidence. Go to article: CORDIS Original Language: EN…
3 Oct 2025
cordis.europa.eu
Biometrics & Facial Recognition
Metropolitan Police: Over 1,000 arrests assisted by Live Facial Recognition milestone
The Metropolitan Police reports that live facial recognition has aided in surpassing 1,000 arrests, citing deployments at major events and targeted operations. The update emphasises watchlist governance and operational safeguards. Go to article: Metropolitan Police Service (UK) Original Language: EN…
29 Sep 2025
news.met.police.uk
Biometrics & Facial Recognition
Commission launches information campaign for 12 Oct Entry/Exit System
DG HOME launches an EES awareness push to prepare travellers and operators for biometric registration at external borders. Materials were coordinated with EDPS and national authorities to smooth rollout and address data‑protection concerns. Go to article: European Commission — Home …
28 Sep 2025
home-affairs.ec.europa.eu
Biometrics & Facial Recognition
FRANCE highlights safeguards for remote biometric identification in policing
France presented ongoing work on rights safeguards around remote biometric identification. Outputs inform governance for high‑risk AI systems used by law enforcement. Go to article: EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) Original Language: EN…
28 Sep 2025
fra.europa.eu
Biometrics & Facial Recognition
Essex Police lists upcoming LFR deployments (incl. Chelmsford)
Essex Police maintains a public schedule for forthcoming LFR operations, with documentation on legal basis, DPIAs and equitability studies. Go to article: Essex Police Original Language: EN…
28 Sep 2025
essex.police.uk
Biometrics & Facial Recognition
TED: Biometric sensors competition (Police Shared Services)
Competition notice covers biometric sensors with maintenance and repair services. Vendors should review technical annexes, delivery schedules and evaluation criteria; LE applicability is explicit. Go to article: TED — Tenders Electronic Daily Original Language: EN…
28 Sep 2025
ted.europa.eu
Biometrics & Facial Recognition
CORDIS: iMARS develops tools against image morphing in ID documents
The EU‑funded iMARS project advances morphing/manipulation detection for document security, with validation at borders and guidance for standardisation and training. Source: CORDIS Original Language: EN …
27 Sep 2025
cordis.europa.eu
Biometrics & Facial Recognition
Met Police schedules Live Facial Recognition in Westminster and Barking & Dagenham
The Metropolitan Police announces an overt LFR operation targeting London hotspots. Alerts trigger on a pre‑authorised watchlist to locate wanted and high‑risk individuals. Policy, DPIAs and deployment records are published for transparency.
27 Sep 2025
met.police.uk
Biometrics & Facial Recognition
EU’s Shared Biometric Matching Service
The EU launched its new sBMS platform, connecting multiple databases with biometric identifiers, including facial recognition. It covers more than 400 million records. Key Points Enhances interoperability across border, visa, and asylum systems.
26 Aug 2025
home-affairs.ec.europa.eu
Academic Spotlight
Biometrics Institute
The Biometrics Institute has released a new paper, Members’ Viewpoints: The Use of Facial Recognition in Policing. This paper explores the complex issues surrounding the use of facial recognition technology (FRT), particularly live facial recognition (LFR), by law enforcement. Download …
5 Jun 2025
biometricsinstitute.org