Dave Hiscutt, Head of Operations for Bassett Retail spoke to Convenience Store about how his company have embraced AI in a concerted effort to reduce crime in their stores and protect their staff from abuse. Facewatch was installed at their Londis Westham Road shop in June 2023 and with less than half the number of […]
Source: The Telegraph Click the link above to read the full article The tech companies scanning faces as we shop Facewatch featured in The Telegraph. Facewatch Founder Simon Gordon says AI tools simply will give stores a fighting chance against shoplifting gangs. “All we’re doing is supercharging shopkeepers’ ability to try to prevent crime in […]
Bonjour La France! Facewatch filmed with @infofrance2 and Ambroise @ABouleis last week. Click the link above to watch the full report.To discuss how we can help protect your staff and customers, get in touch today! 0207 930 3225 #facialrecognition #crimeprevention #shoplifting
Facewatch recruit Super Recognisers as Facial Analysts to support AI. As part of the effort to prevent crime and protect frontline retail workers, alongside two leading facial recognition algorithms, Facewatch use human experts to ensure that there is always human intervention and not just AI involved in decision making. “The combination of humans and AI […]
We are often asked about the accuracy of the Facewatch algorithm and what sets us apart from the others. It’s important to bear in mind that we are detecting faces in live conditions and achieving an accuracy rate of 99.87%. Bias in terms of facial recognition relates to variation in accuracy, as quantified by false match […]
Facewatch Founder Simon Gordon recently spoke to CNN’s Anna Stewart about his reasons for starting Facewatch. The full report can now be viewed here https://ow.ly/oij050PcZ4a Simon demonstrates how Facewatch works and provides an insight into how the company started from the point of view of a business owner who was experiencing rising levels of […]
With reports of a new crime and justice bill that will require judges to impose custody on prolific shoplifters who are caught repeatedly, and the policing minister urging police forces to use facial recognition software, Facewatch Founder, Simon Gordon was invited to discuss how Facewatch helps to effectively combat retail crime on Jeremy Vine’s […]
Facewatch Founder Simon Gordon spoke to Evan Davis on Radio 4 to discuss Facewatch and how it works in deterring and preventing crime. To discover how Facewatch is effectively assisting our subscribers in safeguarding their staff and preventing crime, don’t hesitate to reach out to us today. You can find more information at […]
Facewatch Data Protection Officer explains to Vanessa Feltz how Facewatch prevents crime and protects frontline staff. To discover how Facewatch is effectively assisting our subscribers in safeguarding their staff and preventing crime, don’t hesitate to reach out to us today. You can find more information at https://bit.ly/3DyjGon or contact us directly on 020 7930 […]
The Co-op has recently experienced a concerning surge in shoplifting, reaching its highest level in history. According to The BBC, the police response to reported serious retail crimes has been inadequate, with a staggering 71% of cases remaining unresolved. As the shoplifting epidemic in the UK continues to escalate, retailers are actively seeking alternative […]
