Report Summary
The Chair of the Scottish Police Authority launched a national conversation on the potential use of Live Facial Recognition (LFR) in Scotland in June 2024. This paper aims to provide a summary of the available information on the use of LFR in a policing context.
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Use of LFR in policing to date
For policing in England and Wales, LFR is typically deployed using vans with LFR cameras. Clear signage is on both the vans and throughout the area to advise the public that LFR is in operation. Operational staff are also in the area to monitor any alerts received and are available to be approached by members of the public should they have questions. In addition, the police should inform the public of any deployments via its website or social media platforms. The results of LFR deployments are also published by police forces.
