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Transcript for: Facial Recognition Technology and Law Enforcement

Description:  Seven law enforcement agencies in the Departments of
Homeland Security (DHS) and Justice (DOJ) reported using facial
recognition services to support criminal investigations. 2 of the 7
agencies require staff to take facial recognition training, as of April
2023. Not all agencies had policies or guidance specific to facial
recognition technology that address civil rights and civil liberties.
GAO's recommendations address these issues.

Related GAO Works: GAO-23-105607 - Facial Recognition Services: Federal
Law Enforcement Agencies Should Take Actions to Implement Training, and
Policies for Civil Liberties

Released: September 2023

  Facial recognition technology allows law enforcement agencies to
quickly search through billions of photos to support criminal
investigations. Seven law enforcement agencies in the Departments of
Homeland Security and Justice reported using facial recognition
services. 2 of the 7 agencies require staff to take facial recognition
training, as of April 2023.
  
  Some agencies don't have policies specific to facial recognition
technology to help protect people's civil rights and civil liberties.
DHS plans to finalize a department-wide policy this year, but DOJ has
faced delays in issuing one.
  
Our recommendations address this.


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For more info, check out our report GAO-23-105607 at: GAO.gov