AFRS (India)
Definition
Automated Facial Recognition System, the face recognition module within India's CCTNS, operated by the NCRB and used for searching against mug shots, missing persons images, and unidentified-person photographs.
- Full form
- Automated Facial Recognition System
- Operated by
- NCRB
- Platform
- Module within CCTNS
- Searches against
- Mug shots, missing and unidentified persons
Common questions
What kinds of investigative queries does AFRS support?+
An investigator can submit a photograph, such as a CCTV still, and search it against existing mug shot and missing-persons databases to generate candidate matches for further verification.
Does an AFRS match function as standalone identification evidence?+
No, a facial recognition match is treated as an investigative lead requiring corroboration, since automated facial comparison carries a known error rate that varies with image quality and demographic factors.
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