Six people arrested in Luton following use of Live Facial Recognition
Live facial recognition in Luton has led to the arrests of six wanted individuals
Bedfordshire Police has been using live facial recognition (LFR) technology in Luton, resulting in the arrest of six wanted people.
The operation took place on 8th April, with the LFR team stationed at George Street, aiding in the identification and apprehension of offenders for crimes including criminal damage, causing actual bodily harm, possession of an offensive weapon, and handling stolen goods.
Chief Superintendent Ian Taylor, LFR Strategic Lead, said: “This is a fantastic result for the team and demonstrates exactly why we wanted to introduce live facial recognition technology to Bedfordshire.
“The technology has enabled us to identify those who are outstanding as wanted for criminal offences, and bring them into the criminal justice system in a timely manner supporting our commitment to be tough on crime, and make Bedfordshire a safer place for all communities.”
The technology operates by comparing live camera feeds against a predetermined watchlist to identify persons of interest in real-time.
The watchlists contain police images of individuals wanted by law enforcement or subject to bail conditions or court orders.
Once an alert has been generated from a potential match, officers then assess the match for accuracy and authenticity.
Bedfordshire Police says it “continues to be a leader in the use of new technology to improve efficiency and ensure our communities are kept safe.”