The British Transport Police (BTP) are expanding its live facial recognition trial with deployments in London Underground stations. The force does not currently use operator initiated facial recognition and will publish further documents on retrospective facial recognition. Shadow Home Secretary wants police to use facial recognition much moreBritain’s leading opposition party wants a major expansion in the use of facial recognition technology as part of efforts to strengthen police investigations, reports the BBC. A Home Office spokesperson said the government was already investing heavily in facial recognition tools, claiming current policies are “ already turning the tide on crime.” Article Topicsbiometrics | criminal ID | live facial recognition | NEC | NeoFace