Live facial recognition technology will be deployed in Aylesbury town centre next week as part of efforts to identify wanted suspects and deter crime. Thames Valley Police has announced that its specialist Live Facial Recognition (LFR) team will be operating in Market Square on Tuesday, August 25, alongside local officers. The force said the technology will be used to help identify known suspects, prevent offending and keep communities safe. Police routinely publicise planned deployments in advance, despite acknowledging that some individuals may seek to avoid the area as a result. Officers will be on hand throughout the day to answer questions from members of the public and explain how the technology works. Live Facial Recognition uses cameras to analyse facial features and compare them against a pre-determined watchlist of individuals wanted by police or sought in connection with investigations. The force also uses Retrospective Facial Recognition, which compares still images, such as those captured on CCTV, against the Police National Database to assist in identifying unknown suspects. Thames Valley Police said it recognises the need to balance public safety with privacy concerns and considers the legal and ethical implications whenever facial recognition technology is used. Residents who would like to learn more about the system have been encouraged to speak to officers during the deployment in Market Square. Share