The Metropolitan Police plans to deploy live facial recognition technology around the Notting Hill Carnival to identify individuals who may pose a public safety threat. Cameras will operate outside the event's boundaries, aiding officers in preemptive actions such as arresting and searching potential suspects believed to carry weapons or drugs. Big Brother Watch's interim director, Rebecca Vincent, criticized the technology for its inaccuracies with minority faces, calling for the cancellation of these plans, while the police maintain their commitment to public safety during the event.
Live facial recognition technology will be deployed during the Notting Hill Carnival by the Metropolitan Police to identify and intercept individuals posing a public safety risk.
The cameras will be used outside the event boundaries to help officers conduct pre-emptive intelligence-led arrests and searches targeting potential weapons or drug suspects.
Rebecca Vincent, interim director of Big Brother Watch, criticized the deployment of LFR technology, noting its lower accuracy in scanning minority faces and calling for the plans to be scrapped.
The Metropolitan Police has set out its policing plan for the August Bank Holiday event, emphasizing a protective approach towards public safety.
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