The Impact of the Pandemic - Masks!

The Metropolitan Police are said to be re-considering their decision to deployed automated facial recognition (AFR) - see article.  This is due to large numbers of people now wearing face masks to protect themselves from the Covid 19 virus...……..or to hide their faces from the police as they are prolific, violent or wanted criminals.  Human Super Recognisers have made identifications where the suspect has covered much of their face - as can be seen in the photograph.  This was suspect was identified by a police officer Super Recogniser in the aftermath of the London Riots of 2011.  He received six years imprisonment for robbery.

It is time for more law enforcement agencies to find and use their Super Recognisers.

Super Recognisers could assist Law Enforcement in the USA

As riots sweep across the United States, this is a time when American law enforcement agencies need human Super Recognisers.   In the London Riots of 2011, Super Recognisers were used to review CCTV and other video footage.   Their skill at making identifications, even when faces were partially covered, resulted in thousands of rioters, looters and other criminals being brought to justice.    Please use the links below to see how Super Recognisers can assist at this time - especially when criminals may be taking advantage of the Covid 19 virus and wearing masks in public places.   Please share the briefing with law enforcement officers in your area and ask them to contact the Association of Super Recognisers for more information.

Super Recognisers to target Super Spreaders?

We live in frightening times and the Covid 19 has shut down most of the world.   At present, we are dealing with the first wave of the pandemic, but what if, like the Spanish 'flu, there is a second or third wave?   By that time the authorities may have identified Super Spreaders, who need to be isolated.  Many will be responsible, but others may take to the streets and continue to pass on the virus.  The attached articles contains concerns about using automated facial recognition to find them, but could Super Recognisers provide a better and more ethical solution?   Perhaps you have thought of ways that Super Recognisers could assist in the current crisis - please contact the Association with your ideas.   If viable, your ideas can be passed on to government agencies, with your work acknowledged and rewarded.

Can Super Recognisers Solve one of the Most Famous Crime Mysteries of all Time??

The Untold Truth About the Escape From Alcatraz

In 1962, three men, Frank Morris and the Anglin brothers, made a daring and well planned escape from the Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary.   The maximum security jail was located on an island in San Francisco Bay and housed some of America's most infamous criminals.  According to the official FBI report, the men died in the attempt to flee the maximum security prison, most likely drowning before reaching mainland California.   But did the authorities cover up the truth, as they wanted the public (and criminals) to believe that no one could escape from Alcatraz? You can also see how they escaped in the Clint Eastwood film Escape from Alcatraz.

At 10 mins 45 secs - 56 secs - allegedly photographs of John and Clarence Anglin (wearing sun glasses) taken in Brazil in 1975, thirteen years after the escape.   Their prison mugshots are shown alongside.   What is your view?  Are they the same men??   Did the escapees make it to the mainland?

Covid-19 Virus

This is a difficult time for many and our chairman, Lord Lingfield, hopes that all members of the Association and their families get through this period.   Many of the events where Super Recognisers were to be deployed are either cancelled or under threat - this includes Premier League football matches, horse show events and Wimbledon Tennis.   Please continue to push your local police forces to use Super Recognisers and once this current threat has been removed from our lives, we can continue to promote the use of SRs throughout the world.

Please note the earlier news item, which stated that the Association Presentation Day is now to be held in London on Friday 18th September 2020.

How Super Recognisers could solve one of the most famous disappearances - Madeleine McCann

Association of Super Recognisers Presentation Day- change of date

Due to the on-going concerns regarding the Covid 19 virus, the Association Presentation Day has been moved from the May date to Friday 18th September.  The ceremony will still be held at a central London venue from 1pm to 3pm.  More details to follow once confirmed.

Facial recognition: Artists trying to fool cameras

There is every reason to suspect that this make-up may fool a computer, but the Association has little doubt that human Super Recognisers could see through the disguise.  More reason for law enforcement agencies, military units and security companies should seek out their SRs.

Super Recognisers hit the headlines again!

Thanks to Association Member, Andy Pope, and his fantastic identification rate for the West Midlands, several articles have appeared in the British press relating to Super Recognisers.  Here is just one example!

Super Recognisers Praised by Former President of the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences

In this interview, Professor Martin Evison of Northumbria University and former President of the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences questions the police use of automated facial recognition systems.  He does, however, have high praise for the use of human Super Recognisers.   It is time for law enforcement to start using the skills of their PEOPLE to spot offenders.  At Super Recognisers International, we can help you to find your Super Recognisers and train them how to use their skill within the law and to best effect.