Four arrested in Romford after officers employ Live Facial Recognition cameras

Four arrested in Romford after officers employ Live Facial Recognition cameras

Dear residents, 

You may have noticed an increased police presence in Romford town centre yesterday. 

This was due to local teams employing Live Facial Recognition technology in order to identify wanted individuals. 

The operation was a success, with officers making four arrests with the aid of the technology. 

Cameras recognised a registered sex offender, and after officers inspected the man’s phone, he was found to be engaging in further sexual offences. 

Officers also arrested two people who were wanted for failing to appear at court, and another who was wanted for domestic violence offences and was in breach of court bail conditions. 

Havering Acting Inspector Aaron Harris said: "Live Facial Recognition is a valuable policing tool that helps us identify wanted offenders, enabling officers to take positive action to protect our communities. 

“Yesterday's deployment in Romford resulted in four arrests, demonstrating how this technology can support proactive policing across Havering and the wider Metropolitan Police Service. 

“By helping us locate those suspected of committing offences, Live Facial Recognition contributes to safer streets and increased public confidence while allowing officers to focus resources where they are needed most."

If you would like to learn more about Metropolitan Police’s use of facial recognition equipment, please visit: https://www.met.police.uk/police-forces/metropolitan-police/areas/about-us/about-the-met/facial-recognition-technology/