Hong Kong aims to add facial recognition to public CCTVs this year: police chief

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Matthew ChengFebruary 15, 2026 at 08:01 AM

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Hong Kong's police force aims to add facial recognition technology to its public CCTV system as early as this year, according to Police Commissioner Joe Chow Yat-ming. The implementation is pending the resolution of legal and technical issues. The police also plan to prioritize linking CCTV cameras in high-traffic shopping centers to the SmartView system. While the force initially aimed for implementation by the end of last year, Chow stated that public acceptance and the legal framework are key considerations. The police commissioner said the public will be informed before the technology is deployed.

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Jelly Tse 30% SmartView system 60% Hong Kong Police Force ×385% Joe Chow Yat-ming ×390% Hong Kong 95%

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