Facial recognition used on photos of unidentified suspects only - CosterThis story was originally published on RNZ.co.nz and is republished with permission. Police Commissioner Andrew Coster says facial recognition technology is only used on photographs of unidentified suspects. READ MORE:* Māori-led approach to dealing with crime and preventing reoffending, Te Pae Oranga, launched in Taranaki* The Detail: How are the police using facial recognition technology? * Police setting up $9m facial recognition system which can identify people from CCTV feed* Police acknowledge claim against racial bias was falseAt the event, Coster was asked about the topic of the day - facial recognition technology. "There is no use of police photos for facial recognition unless it is someone who is an unidentified suspect for an offence.

Source: Stuff March 11, 2021 07:18 UTC