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Police force to trial facial recognition technology


Published on 2025-02-14 13:42:43 - MSN
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  • A police force is to trial live facial recognition (LFR) technology in a town centre for a day to find criminals and prevent crime. Suffolk Police said two vans and equipment, borrowed from Essex Police,

The New South Wales Police Force in Australia is set to trial facial recognition technology to enhance its operational capabilities. This trial, which will run for 12 months, aims to improve the efficiency of identifying suspects and missing persons by integrating this technology into their existing systems. The technology will be used in conjunction with body cameras, CCTV footage, and other surveillance tools to match faces against a database of images. This initiative has sparked a debate on privacy concerns, with critics arguing that it could lead to mass surveillance and potential misuse of personal data. However, supporters believe it will significantly aid in solving crimes more quickly and effectively. The trial's outcomes will be closely monitored to assess both its effectiveness and its impact on civil liberties.

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