Facial Recognition Technology
Description
Facial Recognition Technology helps to narrow down potential subjects for further investigative analysis. The AI assists with the possible identification of an investigative subject but the AI in this use case is only an investigative lead and never grounds for law enforcement actions. All leads generated with this AI use must be corroborated with additional law enforcement techniques before actioned.
Detailed example
Matches query photograph with publicly available images.
AI / analytics pattern
Computer Vision: AI that processes and interprets visual data (e.g., images and videos).
Automation level / stage
c) Deployed – The use case is being actively authorized or utilized to support the functions or mission of an agency.
Expected benefit
An increase in investigative efficiency leading to faster apprehension of violent fugitives and sex offenders and more rapid recovery of critically missing children.
Controls / human review
ATO: Yes; PIA: Not published
Data needed
The case owner relied on DOJ AI governance practices to select and prepare data, as well as evaluate performance.