The problem with using ‘super recognisers’ to spot criminals in a crowd

Authorities need a better way to identify so-called super recognisers who match suspects to CCTV footage.

The problem with using ‘super recognisers’ to spot criminals in a crowd
Thu, 18 Oct, 2018 - 15:17

By Emma Portch

People often say that they never forget a face, but for some people, this claim might actually be true.

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