Super Recogniser Praised at High Profile UK Event

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SRI operatives recently deployed at a televised event in the UK. The venue cannot be named for legal reasons, but it this was a major step forward, as Super Recognisers were deployed in a security capacity for the first time post-Covid.

The security manager noted that the SRI Super Recognisers were “were fantastic, really helpful and knowledgeable. It gave another layer of security that we needed on this high profile event."

SRI is working with a successful business advisor to drive forward the use of SRs in security, especially with the introduction of Martyn’s Law (see Manchester Arena Bombing enquiry). Further details can be found below re deployment at events:

Live Deployment Super Recognisers Service - SRI (superrecognisersinternational.com)

Australian Radio Interview - Super Recognisers in Queensland

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The link below is an interview on ABC with Senior Sergeant Chris Tritton of Queensland Police, who is an Honorary Member of the Association. Chris has been a pioneer in the use of Super Recognisers in Australia and his team have solved over one thousand crimes. In recent tests, his SRs were found to be the most accurate in the world - have a listen!

https://www.abc.net.au/brisbane/programs/mornings/super-recogniser/102068642

Face Blindness - the Opposite of Super Recognition

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For anyone involved in you in law enforcement, security or border control, it is vital to find those officers and employees who are human Super Recognisers. Likewise, it is essential to know which of staff are face blind. With this knowledge, you can deploy people more effectively - according to their skill set. Face blindness is more more common than you think...and it could be dangerous to use someone suffering from the condition in a role where identification is critical. This article on Face Blindness gives more details:

"Face Blindness" Is Even More Common Than We Thought | IFLScience

Thames Valley Police use SRs to Prevent VAWG (Violence Against Women & Girls)

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Super Recognisers International Ltd are working with Thames Valley Police to select and train their human Super Recognisers. They are now being used to identify offenders for VAWG (violence against women and girls). This is a key target for UK police forces. Article below.

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/mike-neville-10803513_super-recognisers-key-role-in-thames-valley-activity-7037443372491399168-7TYx?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

Combining Human Super Recognisers & Computer Facial Recognition

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Human Super Recognisers are NOT in competition with facial recognition systems - the two can work together. Who else is best to provide human intervention and verify computer identifications?? A report featuring the German Police - to emphasise the international use of Super Recognisers in law enforcement and security. A report below by a Swiss academic.

https://www.biometricupdate.com/202212/super-recognizers-plus-face-biometrics-could-significantly-aid-police-neuroscientist

Report on Australian Police Super Recogniser Unit

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This news report features the excellent work of Senior Sergeant Chris Tritton, who established the first Super Recogniser Unit in Australia, in the Queensland Police. Chris was awarded Honorary Fellowship of the Association in 2022 by Lord Lingfield. He travelled to London to receive it.

A great report:

https://mypolice.qld.gov.au/news/2023/03/01/qps-super-recogniser-network-helps-crack-1000-cases/

Royal Society Research - Super Recognisers & Masks

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Due to the pandemic, mask wearing is more prevalent today AND robbers have always worn them. Research by one of the most eminent and ancient scientific bodies in the world (the Royal Society) shows that human Super Recognisers are better at making identification when masks (or sunglasses) are worn. Link below to findings:

https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rsos.201169

Lord Lingfield Presents Awards to SR Police Officers

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Lord Lingfield, the Chairman of the Association, attended the Thames Valley Police Headquarters in Kidlington, Oxfordshire to present Super Recogniser licences to local and Metropolitan Police officers who had completed the recent law enforcement course.

His lordship praised the innovative nature of Thames Valley Police, particularly Detective Inspector Tina Wallace who is driving forward the programme. She is especially interested in using Super Recognisers to target offenders who commit offences of violence against women and girls (VAWG).

Note that several officers were unable to appear in the photo due to their under-cover roles.