*Richmond town centre - Live facial recognition operation* Today saw the first deployment in Richmond of MPS live facial recognition technology. Officers from Safer Neighbourhoods and Safer Transport, working alongside specialist colleagues, were outside Richmond train station from midday. The system is able to scan and identify those passing, identifying subjects wanted for offences, and those with court orders. No individual images are retained other than those who trigger alerts. Arrests were made for; 1 x Recall to prison 1 x Personal robbery 1 x Failing to comply with a community order A number of other individuals were stopped and spoken to due to having current court orders in relation to various issues, which were checked in case of any breaches. A successful day, and 3 offenders removed to custody from Richmonds streets.