Technology · 12 July 2026
Police expand facial recognition use with new vans and mobile apps
UK police forces are significantly increasing their use of facial recognition technology, with the government investing £140 million over three years to expand its capabilities. Funding includes 40 new live facial recognition vans, tripling current capacity, and the adoption of mobile apps for on-the-spot identity checks. Police indicate the technology assists in apprehending serious offenders, but civil liberties organisations caution against increased surveillance and privacy violations.
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