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Suffolk Police has completed its first Live Facial Recognition (LFR) trial in Ipswich town centre on February 22, 2025, resulting in five arrests and interactions with about 400 members of the public during the six-hour operation. The force used equipment on loan from Essex Police.

The LFR system, set up at Cornhill, scanned over 47,000 faces by comparing live camera feeds to a watchlist of persons of interest. Following police protocols, any faces not matching the watchlist were immediately deleted from the system.

The operation led to four arrests for court no-shows and one for shop theft. Officers at the scene verified all system-generated matches before taking action.

Assistant Chief Constable Eamonn Bridger described the technology as an effective policing tool that helps protect the public, investigate crimes, and serve justice. He noted strong public interest, with many residents stopping to learn about the system and observe its operation.

Police and Crime Commissioner Tim Passmore backed the initiative, pointing to its potential for crime prevention and app

Suffolk Police LFR Trial Results in Five Arrests, Scans 47,000 Faces in Ipswich Town Centre

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