REGULATING FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT’S USE OF FACIAL RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY
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Authors
Patel, Sapan
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facial recognition
artificial intelligence
legislative framework
law enforcement
comparative method
policy analysis
technology
artificial intelligence
legislative framework
law enforcement
comparative method
policy analysis
technology
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Morag, Nadav
Nieto-Gomez, Rodrigo
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2023-12
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Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School
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This research examines optimal regulation allowing federal law enforcement to use facial recognition technology (FRT) while protecting civil liberties. Through a literature review, a comparative analysis of the European Union’s Law Enforcement Directive (LED), and a policy analysis for U.S. regulation it evaluates frameworks balancing effectiveness and proportionality. Findings show that comprehensive legislation upholding fairness, accountability, and purpose limitations, complemented by independent auditing and oversight, can enable public safety benefits while constraining unfettered use. However, flexibility is imperative; legal, ethical, and technical dimensions remain uncertain. The research concludes that nuanced, principled governance provides the most prudent path. The next steps involve ongoing stakeholder engagement, implementation planning, and impact evaluation to refine balanced oversight as case law, technology, and societal norms evolve. This analysis fills a gap by evaluating policy tradeoffs—equipping stakeholders with evidence to inform sound FRT governance. With adaptable oversight, facial recognition can be steered toward just ends.
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National Security Affairs (CHDS)
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