Report Summary
This report provides members of the Policing Performance Committee with an overview of Police Scotland’s consideration of Live Facial Recognition (LFR).
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Meeting
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Policing Performance Committee - 16 September 2025
Date : 16 September 2025
Location : online
NEXT STEPS
The priority is to ensure that the Police Scotland LFR Communications Strategy is updated to reflect the decision taken, and formal notification is provided to stakeholders to conclude the National Conversation.
Police Scotland will identify a strategic operational lead to take ownership of LFR, who will develop the associated LFR governance and operational policy.
ACC Johnson as Biometric Data Owner, will oversee work to ensure robust governance in relation to custody images ahead of any use as part of LFR Watchlist.
Public consultation and key stakeholder engagement will remain a fundamental component of policy development and delivery, ensuring transparency, accountability, and alignment with our core ethical principles, and in line with our Rights Based Pathway.
