Facial biometrics help enter stadiums and even arrest fugitives

São Paulo police arrested a man accused of transporting cocaine on a plane via the Mato Grosso region last Wednesday (24). He has been on the run since March 2020, but It was detected by the technological system applied in a football stadium.

Facial recognition of fans Those who go to the fields to see their favorite team have a simple operation. Despite everything, It should become commonplace in the lives of stadium-goers.

This feature is not only useful for fans who access the domain in seconds without presenting any documents. He even acts as security, helping authorities find suspects.

How does facial biometrics work in stadiums?

Sports fields using this type of technology replace paper ticket or even read a QR Code by another process.

Fans who have purchased tickets in advance and are already registered in the club’s system All you have to do is go through the turnstile at the entrance..

On the screen, position your face on the screen for less than a second and wait for the system to respond. If the image recorded by the person purchasing the ticket matches the face read by the sensor, access is allowed.

This system, for example, prevents others from entering the stadium using your ticket and reduces the movement of scalpers. Additionally, the method expedites public input.

Clubs such as Palmeiras, Athletico, Atlético-MG, Sport and Vasco are already using or testing this technology. Other teams in Series A and B of the Brazilian Championship are also following this trend.

Facial recognition in security service

Facial biometrics have an additional function in stadiums. Platform in services such as Palmeiras made by Bepass company Linked to the database of the Ministry of Justice and Public Security.

Each time a ticket is purchased and linked to a registration, the service shares data with public institutions. The platform determines whether the fan has an outstanding arrest warrant or police reports and whether he or she has an active CPF, for example.

According to this Globe Sportsonly at Allianz Parque, Palmeiras stadium, The identities of 48 people whose legal proceedings are ongoing have been determined. 39 of them were arrested upon entry.

However, as this technology is implemented in more and more environments, discussions about its risks are also emerging. facial biometrics can lead to false positives and is extremely sensitive data that could be leaked or stolen, for example.

Still, the benefits are many and the service tends to quickly become popular in stadiums. General Sports Law Stadiums with a capacity of more than 20 thousand people will be needed adopt this technology From 2025This means your favorite team may soon join the resource.