Nottinghamshire Police will be the first force in Europe to trial breathalyser technology which uses facial recognition as part of a test to ensure offenders are staying sober. The "bold" initiative aims to reduce reoffending and "prevent crime before it happens" says Police Crime and Commissioner Caroline Henry.
The one-piece hand-held device is used by people who need supervision as part of their rehabilitation and allows them to give sobriety tests remotely while ensuring it is being carried out by the right person. It has built-in text reminders and random, on-demand and scheduled testing options, with real time notifications coming through when there is an incident of non-compliance. GPS results are provided for both taken and missed tests.
And the force in Nottinghamshire has become the first in Europe to trial the American technology. Two breathalysers have already been utilised by people who want to try and address their links between alcohol and offending as part of the trial.
