“Memory man.” British police have already caught 3000 suspects for remembering his faces

Andy Pope has already identified 3000 suspects of crimes such as aggression, sexual abuse and even attempted murder, even recognizing them when they wore masks during the pandemic.

A police officer with a special talent to memorize faces reached a new milestone Identify 3000 Suspects.

Andy PopeRedditch, nicknamed “Memory Man” by his colleagues, is part of the West Midlands police transport team, which patrols bus, train and subway stations throughout the region.

This police support agent has identified suspects linked to crimes as attempts to Homicide, aggression and sexual abuse.

“It is very difficult to explain how I can remember and recognize faces-it is something that You know of course”Said Pope, 47, in a statement.

Pope has already recognized men and women wanted in places with large crowds, while waiting in traffic lights, and until when the suspects wore masks During Covid-19 pandemia.

At the beginning of each turn, it usually reviews images of video surveillance, video captures and police briefings to update about the sought after people.

Entered the police in 2012 and, in 2018, was distinguished with a prize of the police chief, a year after reach the mark of the 1000 suspects identified.

Is also honorary member of Association of Super Recognisersan organization that represents people with exceptional memory capabilities and collaborates with the academic environment to encourage research in this area.

Pope said it was “a good sensation”Reaching the 3000 identified suspects that hopes to reach many more milestones in the future.