Cognitec Face Recognition Software Leads to Arrest in Robbery Case - 31st January, 2012

Company referenced in this item: Cognitec Systems

Cognitec’s technology recently assisted in correctly indentifying a suspect involved in three armed robberies in Lancaster, California. Investigators at the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department used our face recognition software to compare an image of from video surveillance footage to booking photos in the agency’s database. Police later confirmed that the suspect was involved in two other robberies and carried out his arrest.

Read the official press release from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department: http://sheriff.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/lasd/media/detail/?WCM_GLOBAL_CONTEXT=/lasd+content/lasd+site/home/home+top+stories/armed_robberies_law_enforcement_facial_recognition_program_arrest_lancaster

Cognitec develops market-leading face recognition technology and applications for industry customers and government agencies around the world. In various independent evaluation tests, our FaceVACS software has proven to be the premier technology available on the market. Cognitec’s portfolio includes products for facial database search, video screening, border control, ICAO compliant photo capturing and facial image quality assessment. Corporate headquarters are located in Dresden, Germany; other offices in Miami, FL; Rockland, MA; and Hong Kong.

Contact: Cognitec Systems www.cognitec.com info@cognitec.com