Guidance

Police use of facial recognition

Information on police use of facial recognition technology.

• From: Home Office
• Published: 4 December 2025

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Police use of facial recognition: a guide

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Police use of facial recognition: factsheet

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Facial recognition is widely used by the police in England and Wales.

This guide and factsheet explain:

• how the police use facial recognition
• the different types of facial recognition
• concerns about its use
• the legal framework
• testing

Published 4 December 2025