Facial recognition cameras deployed in Ipswich last week analysed more than 27,500 faces and led to two arrests, Suffolk Constabulary has confirmed. The technology was used on Tavern Lane between 10.20am and 1.50pm before moving to Upper Brook Street, where it operated from 1.58pm until 4.40pm. During the deployment, 771 people were on the watch list, while 27,531 faces were processed. The cameras generated five alerts, resulting in two arrests. One of those arrested was wanted in connection with an outstanding domestic violence assault. The second was arrested for breaching a Sexual Harm Prevention Order. The figures mean that, of the more than 27,500 faces analysed, five generated alerts and two people were arrested. Read more - Drugs, knives, illegal vapes and e-bike seized during town centre patrols - Wanted person arrested after police spot them wandering through Ipswich A Suffolk Constabulary spokesman said the technology could play an important role in protecting the public, investigating crimes and securing justice for victims. He said: “This innovative technology can play a vital role in protecting people, keeping them safe, investigating crimes, and getting justice for victims. It also means we are saving time and effort for our officers, leaving them able to do other work to protect and help the public.” The spokesman also welcomed the response from people in Ipswich, saying it was “very encouraging” to see members of the public approaching officers to learn more about the technology. The deployment highlights how facial recognition is being used to identify people who may be wanted by police, while allowing officers to focus their efforts on those who generate alerts. The two arrests followed the processing of thousands of faces during the operation, with both involving people police said were wanted for serious offences or breaches of court orders. Share