Police officer identifies 130 criminals by remembering their photos
03/07/2012 - 18:02:18A British Police Community Support Officer has identified 130 criminals by remembering their faces from CCTV images.
Andy Pope – who has been dubbed the "Memory Man" by his colleagues - is in line to win an award after pinpointing an array of sex offenders, thieves and violent criminals in 12 months simply by remembering what they look like after seeing a photograph of them.
But the father-of-one – who once recognised a robber one year after seeing his picture – has played down his remarkable achievements.
He explained: “I spend a lot of time in Birmingham and on arterial routes into the centre.
“A lot of offenders do pass through the city at some point and, when they do, I want to be able to recognise them. I get into work 30 minutes before my shift starts and scan police systems to see if any new wanted faces have been added – and I’ll maybe have another look at lunch as a refresher.
“I don’t think I’ve got any special gift, just a knack for remembering faces.”
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