Evidence record 19928 · automatically gathered

Live Facial Recognition Equipment

Live Facial Recognition (LFR) technology is used as an efficient and effective policing tactic to prevent and detect crime and protect the most vulnerable in our society. LFR is currently in use across several Home Office Forces across England and Wales. Forces currently using LFR have reported positive results and are continuing to grow their capability and use of their deployments. The specific purpose for Live Facial Recognition deployment is: • To Classification: Computer-related equipment.

Record details

Published: 12 November 2025
Source: UK Contracts Finder — AI procurement
Category: Policy
Topics: Regulation · Privacy
Retrieved: 15 August 2026

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ethics.ai (12 November 2025), “Live Facial Recognition Equipment,” evidence record 19928, https://ethics.ai/record/19928 (originally published by UK Contracts Finder — AI procurement).

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