Scottish Biometrics Commissioner launches consultation on LFR with police
The Scottish Biometrics Commissioner and local law enforcement agencies have launched a consultation on police use of live facial recognition…
Law Enforcement
Law enforcement biometrics refers to applications and biometric systems which aid law enforcement agencies. While most often fingerprints, DNA, and in some cases facial recognition, this is a wide-ranging category and can include AFIS, ABIS, mobile identification systems, criminal ID solutions, fingerprint recognition, surveillance, as well as access control systems.
Ohio case could redefine legal standards for police use of facial recognition
In a case with potentially far-reaching implications for law enforcement and civil liberties, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), the…
Shanghai creates digital twin for police with live surveillance feeds
Scientists in China have created a hyper-realistic digital twin of Shanghai with the help of 3D game creation tool Unreal…
UK awards NEC $25M facial recognition policing contract
UK’s law enforcement agencies have awarded a £20 million ($25.2 million) contract for live facial recognition to three suppliers, including…
Europol publishes guidance on preventing presentation attacks
Europol has published a new report on biometric recognition, focusing on presentation attack detection (PAD) methods that may be used…
UK police urged to increase use of FRT as data shows 250K searches in 2024
A police inspectorate has urged UK police forces to “fully exploit” retrospective facial recognition, recommending that no investigation be closed…
Face biometrics popularity comes with opportunity and risk
Face biometrics are increasingly the preferred way for people to complete processes from international travel to attending concerts, as seen…
Poor quality images hold Scottish police facial recognition matches to 2%
Scottish Biometrics Commissioner Dr. Brian Plastow warns that a significant number of the custody images held in national police databases…
London to introduce permanent live facial recognition cameras
London police have announced their plans to install the UK’s first permanent live facial recognition cameras, catching potential criminals by…
Facial recognition tender for Toronto police draws interest from major vendors
Eleven biometrics providers, including large international firms, are vying to provide Toronto police with a new facial recognition system, which…
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