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The specific purpose for Live Facial Recognition deployment is:
To support Policing in the identification of persons wanted for priority offences, to support law enforcement including the administration of justice (through arrest of persons wanted on warrant or unlawfully at large/ recall to prison), and to ensure and promote the safeguarding of children and vulnerable persons at risk.
The locations where Facial Recognition is deployed are clearly marked with signage.
If you have any questions about the use of Live Facial Recognition technology, take a look at the frequently asked questions (FAQs).
South Wales Police's deployment for Live Facial Recognition was used to support the policing of the Scooter and Chemical Brothers Concerts.
South Wales Police's deployment for Live Facial Recognition in Cardiff City Centre on 5 August 2023 in support of Wales v South Africa rugby match at the Principality Stadium.
South Wales Police's deployment for Live Facial Recognition in Cardiff City Centre on 5 August 2023 in support of Wales v England rugby match at the Principality Stadium.
South Wales Police's last deployment for Live Facial Recognition was at the Wales Airshow, Swansea on 1 and 2 July 2023 to support the policing of the event.
South Wales Police's deployment for Live Facial Recognition in Cardiff City Centre on 20 and 21 June 2023 was used to support the Harry Styles music concert held at the Principality stadium.
South Wales Police's last deployment for Live Facial Recognition was in Cardiff city centre on 17 May 2023 .The deployment was used to support the Beyonce Music concert held at Principality stadium.
South Wales Police's last deployment for Live Facial Recognition was in Cardiff city centre on Queen Street on 13 August 2022.The deployment was to support the FIM Speedway Grand Prix round 7 held at Principality stadium.
There was an FRT van with officers to demonstrate how Live Facial Recognition testing works, the governance, and outcomes.
Live Facial Recognition was not deployed at Pride Cymru 2022 in Cardiff city centre on 27 and 28 August.
During a trial deployment in March 2022, live Facial Recognition took place in Cardiff City Centre for the Six Nations Wales v. Italy rugby fixture on 19 March 2022.