Live Facial Recognition (LFR) technology allows police to apprehend serious offenders like paedophiles and violent robbers by providing faster and more accurate results. Since the start of 2024, the Met Police have made 1,035 arrests using LFR, with 93 registered sex offenders among those arrested. Privacy advocates criticize LFR for potential abuse and lack of oversight, describing it as a dystopian development. Despite concerns, the technology aids in monitoring compliance with orders, revealing breaches in 21% of instances in London.
"The controversial tech allows officers to catch criminals ahead of time, including paedophiles, rapists and violent robbers, by delivering faster, and more accurate results."
"Live Facial Recognition (LFR) works by mapping a person's unique facial features and comparing them to faces stored on watchlists."
"Privacy campaigners have strongly opposed the move, calling it a steady slide into a dystopian nightmare."
"In London alone, a breach of conditions has been identified 21% of the time, Met Police said."
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