Police in Cornwall have announced plans to use facial recognition near Boardmasters. AdvertisementAhead of the bash, live facial recognition (LFR) tools will be used by Devon and Cornwall Police in the town of Newquay but not at the festival site at Watergate Bay, reports BBC News. pic.twitter.com/Wu2jfGiBuo — Boardmasters (@boardmasters) November 25, 2025Recommended“What I would say if you are coming to the festival, look after yourself, look after each other, make sure that you stay with your friends and, if you do get separated, have a plan to get back together. That year also saw 11 people arrested at the festival site with charges relating to drug offences, sexual offences and assault. Festival organisers addressed the incidents and reassured people that they would be implementing new and improved safety measures for the 2025 edition.