EU’s largest public transport security project with Herta biometrics nears final stage

Europe has a plan to prevent terrorist attacks on public transportation with video analytics algorithms, possibly but not necessarily including facial recognition. The project named PREVENT PCP is soon entering its final stage.

The European Union-funded plan is tasked with increasing security in train and subway stations as well as surrounding public areas. It includes identification and tracking of perpetrators and unattended items and an advanced crisis management system. A total of 34 bidders participated in the PREVENT PCP tender …

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