London Metropolitan Police to Deploy Static Facial Recognition Cameras Across West End by 2025
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Tyler Durden
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The London Metropolitan Police has confirmed plans to deploy static live facial recognition cameras across London's West End, including Soho and theatre districts, by the end of 2025, with six additional areas planned for 2027. The fixed cameras will be mounted on lampposts and street furniture, operating continuously and repositionable based on crime patterns. Privacy campaigners warn this creates a 'digital police line-up' and raises serious civil liberties concerns, while the article frames the move as a step toward a total surveillance state.
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Twitter / XLondon Metropolitan Police to Deploy Static Facial Recognition Cameras Across West End by 2025zerohedge.comKey quotes
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In the latest dystopian lunge toward a total surveillance state, the London Metropolitan Police has confirmed plans to deploy static live facial recognition cameras
The fixed cameras, mounted on lampposts and street furniture, will operate continuously and can be repositioned based on shifting crime patterns
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