Should local police employ facial recognition software?

SSgt Alex Robinson — Thu, 13 Aug 2015 04:12:28 -0400

http://mobile.nytimes.com/2015/08/13/us/facial-recognition-software-moves-from-overseas-wars-to-local-police.html?_r=0&referrer=

Response by Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS made Aug 13 at 2015 6:35 AM

Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS — Thu, 13 Aug 2015 06:35:53 -0400

Use it, yes. Where and how is the real question.

It's like New York's "Stop & Frisk" Policy. Anyone can tell you that is a bad policy. The only people who want it are those abusing it.

This tool, in and of itself is not invasive, but it can be used in an invasive manner. And that's the crux.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 13 at 2015 7:04 AM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 13 Aug 2015 07:04:43 -0400

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 13 at 2015 10:25 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 13 Aug 2015 10:25:46 -0400

While I think that would be a good idea, I also think that using those would create a very large can of worms that no one wants to open.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Aug 14 at 2015 2:41 AM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Fri, 14 Aug 2015 02:41:36 -0400

If the tool is there, Use it! I suspect that the cost is a bit prohibitive at this point though.