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Facial recognition technology in policing

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UK police forces have used facial recognition technology for around a decade. How does it work, how is it used, and what are the opportunities and concerns?

Publication type:
policy brief
Publication Date:
2026-04
Language:
en
Publication URL:
https://doi.org/10.58248/RR94
Institute(s):
Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology of the UK Parliament (POST)
Country:
United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland