Cyprus Joins Sports Stadium Biometrics Trend with Planned FRT Security

Cyprus plans to introduce advanced facial recognition technology to enhance security at sports stadiums by Christmas. Officials say the new system can identify individuals even if their faces are partially covered. It recognizes up to 80 facial points and matches them against a central database within minutes, allowing police to make swift arrests.

The Chairman of the Stadium Licensing Authority, Giorgos Karas, emphasized that the technology will enable police to detain individuals within three to five minutes, a significant improvement from the current three to five days.

The facial recognition technology will be integrated with an updated fan card system and operated by stadium security officers in coordination with the police. Karas expressed confidence in the new measures, believing they will greatly enhance stadium safety and reduce violence. The rapid identification and response capabilities are expected to deter disturbances and improve the overall security environment at sports events.

Cyprus’s plans reflect a growing trend toward implementing biometric technologies in sports stadiums, with an emphasis more on security in some cases and more on the fan experience in others. This week, news emerged that Adelaide’s Coopers Stadium has implemented facial recognition technology to enhance security, becoming the third venue in Australia to do so. And in the recent Copa América final, biometric cameras identified over 7,000 fans who entered without tickets, showcasing the technology’s potential in addressing security breaches at large events.

Meanwhile, Kansas City’s Kauffman Stadium has implemented the “MLB Go-Ahead Entry” system, which allows fans to register via the MLB Ballpark app and enter the stadium through dedicated lanes using facial recognition technology. This system, provided by NEC’s NeoFace, has significantly sped up the entry process, reducing processing times by 68% compared to traditional methods.

And with respect to American football, the Cleveland Browns have expanded their use of Wicket’s facial authentication platform. The “Express Access” ticketing system, launched in 2020, allows fans to link their game passes to their facial biometrics for quicker entry.

Source: In-Cyprus

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August 9, 2024 – by Cass Kennedy and Alex Perala

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