BTP expands Live Facial Recognition (LFR) trial into London Underground stations
British Transport Police has expanded its live facial recognition trial to London Underground stations, testing the technology in more locations to assess its effectiveness in identifying wanted individuals.
British Transport Police (BTP) is expanding its Live Facial Recognition (LFR) trial to London Underground stations. The technology scans crowds in real time, comparing faces against a watchlist of wanted individuals. If a match is flagged, officers can intervene. BTP says the trial, previously tested at other transport hubs, aims to improve public safety and deter crime. Privacy safeguards include strict data deletion policies and public signage. The expansion follows earlier successful deployments.