Facewatch is developing a standalone crime intelligence platform which will enable retailers to compile case studies against an individual by retaining CCTV footage, witness statements and other evidence in one place.
Facewatch Live, which undergoing beta testing, will be a free service when it is launched before the end of the year.
It will be used by retailers to build stronger evidence against prolific offenders, and organised offending, making it more likely that police will take action.
Operators do not have to install Facewatch facial recognition technology to have access to the service, but it is is hoped that Facewatch Live will help to identify if such equipment could help stamp out problems in the business.
Nick Fisher, chief executive of Facewatch, says: “Live facial recognition has already proved the value of giving retailers accurate, actionable intelligence the moment an offender enters a store.
“Facewatch Live gives retailers the opportunity to record incidents, see the bigger picture in their own crime data, and build stronger evidence against prolific offenders.”
He adds: “Retailers can decide which system best suits their needs, but feedback from current retail partners who have helped build the platform is that the two systems together offer a powerful force against retail crime.”
