SWP getting 140 matches a month using facial recognition technology

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SWP getting 140 matches a month using facial recognition technology

Chief constable Jeremy Vaughan told the Welsh Affairs Committee that the force is duty bound to use any technology that's lawful to 'protect the public' - including facial recognition.

Date - 13th July 2023
By - Cash Boyle

South Wales Police is using facial recognition technology to apprehend rapists and other serious offenders, according to its chief constable Jeremy Vaughan. Speaking during an evidence session with the Welsh Affairs Committee on Wednesday, CC...

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