The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office plans to reinstate facial recognition technology, now subject to new regulations for its policing use. Previously halted due to service discontinuation, the revised deployment stresses accountability and privacy safeguards while aiming to improve law enforcement effectiveness. The ACSO has engaged the public for feedback on implementing this technology responsibly.
Facial recognition technology (FRT) is set to be reintroduced by the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) in Colorado under new regulations governing its use in law enforcement. Previously, the ACSO employed the technology with support from Rank One Computing (ROC) to identify unknown suspects using a database of images. However, the earlier implementation ceased due to the discontinuation of service by LexisNexis, the software provider responsible for the Lumen product used.
The ACSO’s renewed focus on facial recognition comes with enhanced regulations aimed at oversight and accountability. The department emphasizes its commitment to ethical use, ensuring that privacy rights are respected. Public engagement and feedback are also being solicited to guide the implementation, making the incorporation of FRT a robust, regulated process that seeks to advance crime-solving capabilities while safeguarding civil liberties.
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