Milwaukee Police Department Weighs Facial Recognition Expansion Amid Public Opposition
The Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) says it has not decided whether to expand its use of facial recognition technology, citing the need for ongoing public…
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Biometrics Institute Report Stresses Governance Before Growth in Public Facial Recognition
The Biometrics Institute released a report today underscoring widespread agreement across sectors on the need for careful governance of facial recognition…
Metropolitan Police to Expand Live Facial Recognition Deployments Across London
The Metropolitan Police Service (Met) has announced plans to more than double its use of live facial recognition (LFR) technology across London, increasing…
India Launches AI Facial Recognition at Seven Major Railway Stations to Combat Crimes Against Women
India’s Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has announced the deployment of artificial intelligence–powered facial recognition systems at seven of the country’s…
Metropolitan Police to Deploy Facial Recognition at Notting Hill Carnival 2025
For the first time since limited trials in 2016 and 2017, the Metropolitan Police will deploy live facial recognition (LFR) technology at the Notting Hill…
Bedfordshire Police Weigh Live Facial Recognition Rollout Amid National Debate
Bedfordshire Police may soon join the growing number of UK forces deploying live facial recognition (LFR) technology, potentially rolling it out on local…
ID Tech Digest – July 8, 2025
Welcome to ID Tech’s digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: Lowy Institute…
London Police Made Over 1,000 Arrests Using Live Facial Recognition
The Metropolitan Police Service has reported making 1,035 arrests using Live Facial Recognition (LFR) technology since the beginning of 2024, including 93…
Hong Kong Plans 7,000 SmartView CCTV Cameras with Facial Recognition, Raising Privacy Debate
Hong Kong authorities have announced plans to expand their citywide CCTV network under the SmartView program, aiming for as many as 7,000 surveillance cameras…
Scotland Split Over Police Facial Recognition as Public Survey Shows 49-48 Divide
A recent survey conducted by Police Scotland and the Scottish Police Authority reveals a near-even split in public opinion over the potential introduction of…