'Super recognisers' scanning carnival CCTV

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'Super recognisers' scanning carnival CCTV

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Date - 24th August 2013
By - Jack Sommers - Police Oracle

The Metropolitan Police is sending officers with an “uncanny ability” to recall peoples’ faces and details to review live CCTV footage of the Notting Hill Carnival to keep out those intent on causing trouble.In a first for the...

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