Live Facial Recognition (LFR) vans will be deployed in Colchester as part of police efforts to tackle crime and improve public safety.
The technology will be used to identify individuals suspected of serious offences, including drug, violent, and sexual crimes, as well as theft on Friday, June 12.
An Essex Police spokesperson said: "As part of our work to keep you safe and tackle crime in Colchester, we’ll be visible in the city this week.
"That will include deploying our Live Facial Recognition vans on Friday.
"The van will be looking for people suspected of serious offences such as drug, violent and sexual offences, as well as thefts in addition to enforcing orders."
Officers said more than 160 arrests have been made using the technology, which can identify individuals even if their faces are partially covered.
The vans were used in the city centre last month to identify suspects, support law enforcement, and help safeguard vulnerable people and children at risk.
Essex Police has been deploying LFR technology since summer 2024, following a successful proof of concept exercise conducted in 2023.