Automated Facial Recognition Solution

Programme Fusion is the collaborative technological programme between South Wales Police and Gwent Police. As part of the programme it is the intention to effectively utilise the advancements in automated facial recognition (AFR) technology. The strategy for AFR falls into two broad areas. Real Time facial Recognition and slow Time Static Face Search. Real Time Facial Recognition being specifically linked to a live pilot on Saturday 3rd June 2017 in and around the principality stadium and Cardiff central train station on the day of the UCL Champions League Final. The Slow Time Static Face Search being specifically linked to the 500,000 custody images stored within the Force's Niche Record Management system.