TriEye introduces TES200 SWIR image sensor for biometric systems
TriEye has unveiled TES200, a CMOS-based short-wave infrared (SWIR) image sensor with a 1.3-megapixel resolution designed to function in the…
Surveillance
Surveillance is the monitoring of the behavior, activities, or other changing information, usually of people for the purpose of influencing, managing, directing, or protecting. It is sometimes done in a surreptitious manner and it most usually refers to observation of individuals or groups by government organizations. Find surveillance solutions here.
Convenience or security – which came first?
By Professor Fraser Sampson, former UK Biometrics & Surveillance Camera Commissioner The use of biometrics in law enforcement is often characterized…
Police Scotland’s body camera rollout delayed by data privacy concerns until 2025
The deployment of body-worn cameras (BWCs) for Police Scotland officers is facing delays, with the anticipated rollout now postponed until…
US Marine Corps issues RFI for observation and sensing tech
The US Marine Corps (USMC) is looking for commercially available technologies that can detect and identify both personnel and unknown…
Emerging technology and emergency surveillance or vice versa?
By Professor Fraser Sampson, former UK Biometrics & Surveillance Camera Commissioner In a recent Biometric Update article I illustrated how the…
Bavarian Interior Minister wants live facial recognition at German train stations
The Bavarian Minister of Interior has come out in support of police deployment of live facial recognition, as Germany discusses…
The future of CCTV and policing
By Professor Fraser Sampson, former UK Biometrics & Surveillance Camera Commissioner Last week’s webinar by Public Policy Exchange considered the future…
Live facial recognition, 700 CCTV cameras at Red Fort for India’s Independence Day
The Government of India has announced plans to implement a sophisticated AI-based camera security system at the Red Fort for…
Biometric identification entering more sports stadiums and arenas around the world
In Cyprus, authorities have announced an upgrade of its stadium surveillance system with a new facial recognition technology that matches…
US sues TikTok for alleged violations of kids’ privacy, court order
The U.S. Justice Department (DOJ) has sued TikTok, its parent company ByteDance and affiliated companies “to put an end to…
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