Greater Manchester Police Deploy Live Facial Recognition Vans to Combat Retail Crime
Greater Manchester Police have introduced live facial recognition vans in Sale town center as part of a crackdown on criminal activity. The technology, reportedly provided by the Home Office, aims to identify suspects and safeguard vulnerable individuals. Sources indicate this marks the first deployment of such systems in the Greater Manchester area.
Facial Recognition Technology Deployed in Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester Police have begun using live facial recognition (LFR) technology for the first time in the region, according to reports. The deployment comes as officers tackle a significant increase in shoplifting incidents in Sale town centre, with sources indicating the force has received two specialized LFR vans from the Home Office to support these efforts.