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Northamptonshire Police to Launch Live Facial Recognition Cameras

11/20/2025

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Northamptonshire Police will deploy live facial recognition (LFR) cameras in three town centres on dates in late November and early December to identify wanted individuals and registered sex offenders.
Detective Chief Superintendent Rich Tompkins acknowledged privacy concerns but likened LFR to CCTV.
Northamptonshire Police plan to acquire their own LFR equipment next year and appoint a dedicated coordinator.

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Northamptonshire Police will deploy live facial recognition (LFR) cameras in three town centres on dates in late November and early December to identify wanted individuals and registered sex offenders.
Detective Chief Superintendent Rich Tompkins acknowledged privacy concerns but likened LFR to CCTV.
Northamptonshire Police plan to acquire their own LFR equipment next year and appoint a dedicated coordinator.