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Facial recognition deterrence

Specialist technology that adds an intelligent layer to retail and site security.

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Designed around the outcome

Facial recognition theft-deterrence systems powered by VARS technology can identify configured subjects and alert authorised teams. We help clients assess suitability, design the solution and install it responsibly.

Visible deterrence

An appropriately signposted system can discourage repeat theft and unwanted behaviour.

Timely alerts

Authorised teams can receive notifications when the system identifies a configured match.

Focused response

Help security staff direct attention where it is most useful rather than watching every feed.

Joined-up security

The technology can form part of a wider CCTV and loss-prevention strategy.

Common questions

Clear answers before the survey.

Every site is different, but these are useful starting points when planning facial recognition.

Is facial recognition appropriate for every CCTV site?

No. It should address a defined and proportionate security need, with technical suitability, governance, impact assessment, privacy information and operational response considered before deployment.

Who is responsible for the watchlist and legal basis?

The client organisation remains responsible for defining lawful use, controlling watchlist data, approving retention and setting the response process. AD Systems supports the technical design and installation.

Can the technology work with an existing CCTV system?

Potentially. Camera views, image quality, platform compatibility, network design and the existing system’s support status must all be assessed before integration is recommended.

The detail that matters

A specialist tool that needs careful technical and operational planning.

Facial recognition deterrence goes beyond a conventional camera feed by comparing detected faces with a controlled watchlist and notifying authorised staff when the configured criteria are met.

AD Systems works with VARS technology and clients to assess the site, camera positions, lighting, alert workflow and wider security process. The system should help staff respond proportionately and must fit the organisation’s actual loss-prevention or security objective.

A successful deployment is not only technical. Clients should also address lawful use, privacy information, data retention, access controls, staff procedures and appropriate impact assessments. We can coordinate the installation while the client’s responsible teams approve the governance position.

The aim is a controlled and supportable security capability, not technology introduced without a clear purpose or operating process.

What we can cover

Practical capability from survey to support.

  • Suitability assessment
  • VARS technology
  • Camera positioning
  • Watchlist workflow planning
  • Alert configuration
  • CCTV integration
  • System installation
  • Ongoing technical support

A useful first conversation

What we’ll establish before recommending a system.

These questions help turn an initial requirement into a practical scope for the site, its users and its budget.

  • What specific security problem should the system address?
  • Who controls the watchlist and responds to alerts?
  • What privacy, retention and impact-assessment controls are required?
  • How will performance and false matches be reviewed?

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Related capabilities.

Many projects combine several services. We can coordinate the detail as one joined-up scope.

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Planning a facial recognition project?

Share the site, timescale and outcome you need. We’ll help you define the right next step.

Discuss your project Call 01772 395980