West Yorkshire Police said several of those arrested in Bradford were wanted for recall to prison, wanted for failing to attend court, and individuals considered to pose a risk to the public.
Ch Insp Dan Tillett, LFR specialist at the force, said since launching the systems “great care” had been taken to use the technology where intelligence identified it was most beneficial, and has previously said it would only be used “in a very proportionate way”.
“As a force, we’re accountable for the use of LFR and are clear that we are not using it for mass surveillance or indiscriminate monitoring, but rather as a targeted tool designed to support frontline officers,” he said.
The force said it would continue to use its two liveried LFR vans at carefully selected locations across West Yorkshire, including events where there is an identified policing need.
Bradford Business Improvement District (BID) said it welcomed all options to help with the “continued safety and security” of the city centre.
Jonny Noble, Bradford BID’s chief executive said the technology provided “opportunities not seen before”.
“We believe that these innovations, combined with ongoing traditional partnership working, will continue to ensure Bradford city centre is a safe, welcoming and vibrant place to work, visit and live.”
