Welsh Police Forces Debut Mobile Fingerprint Technology
Biometrics News – Fingerprint Recognition Two police forces in Wales have begun using INK Biometrics (Identity Not Known) in the field in a pilot project that…
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British Home Secretary Backs Police Use of Facial Recognition
“According to Javid, the new technology will help combat online child abuse and lower the amount of time that investigators need to spend looking at troubling…
Gemalto Supplies CABIS, LiveScan Tech to Uganda’s National Police Force
Ugandan police now have a powerful new biometric tool at their disposal, thanks to Gemalto. The company has revealed that its Cogent Automated Biometric…
Drug Trafficker Surgically Altered Fingerprints to Evade Police
A wanted drug trafficker surgically altered his fingerprints in a bid to evade capture, according to a new report from The Guardian. The man, who has not been…
Rio Police Plan to Use Facial Recognition Cameras During Carnival
Authorities in Rio de Janeiro have announced plans to introduce a new facial recognition system during this year’s Carnival. The cameras will be used to scan…
Agreeing to Greater Transparency, Northern Ireland Police Settle Biometrics Complaint
Following a high-profile human rights complaint, the Police Service of Northern Ireland has committed to establishing and publishing a formal policy concerning…
Biometric CCTV Surveillance Deployed in Malaysian State
China-style biometric surveillance has come to Malaysia, with authorities in the state of Penang announcing a new CCTV surveillance system that is based on…
Academic Study Offers ‘Balanced Perspective’ on South Wales Police Facial Recognition
“Commenting on the Cardiff University study, South Wales Police Deputy Chief Constable Richard Lewis said it offers “a balanced perspective” on the facial…
State Police in India Armed with Face Scanning Mobile App
Police in the Indian state of Telangana are now using mobile facial recognition technology in the field. The new system is designed to let police use a mobile…
Chinese Authorities Implement Face Scanning at Hong Kong Border
“Facial recognition is increasingly prominent in China, and while it is often used in consumer-facing applications, such as identifying visitors at tourist…