WA Police deploys facial recognition cameras, leading to multiple arrests
WA Police's new facial recognition cameras, deployed this week in Perth, led to several arrests on Monday. The initiative, which uses real-time technology to scan crowds for wanted individuals, is the first of its kind in Australia, with plans to expand to several suburbs. Critics argue the technology raises privacy concerns and government overreach.
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Published 23 Jun 2026, 04:47 UTC · Updated 23 Jun 2026, 04:50 UTC
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