Government Invests in Facial Recognition Systems to Combat Shoplifting and Expands Punishments for Offenders
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 06:00
New Facial Recognition Tools Deployment
The UK government has announced a significant investment of over £55 million to strengthen facial recognition systems in the fight against shoplifting. Mobile units will be deployed on high streets to identify wanted individuals, including repeat offenders.
Tougher Punishments for Offenders
- Serial or abusive shoplifters face enhanced penalties, such as wearing tags to prevent revisiting crime scenes.
- Assaulting retail workers will be a new standalone criminal offense, ensuring stricter consequences.
These measures are part of a renewed crackdown on shoplifting in England and Wales, aimed at curbing retail crimes and protecting businesses.
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