Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service · 7 Sep, 21:17 · Technology briefing

Despite MPD ban, facial recognition technology is still present in Milwaukee’s criminal justice system

Milwaukee continues to utilise facial recognition technology within its criminal justice framework, defying a recent ban imposed by the Milwaukee Police Department.

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Milwaukee continues to utilise facial recognition technology within its criminal justice framework, defying a recent ban imposed by the Milwaukee Police Department. Reports indicate that while the police force has halted usage, other entities involved in the justice system maintain access to or deployment of these tools. This discrepancy highlights significant gaps in regulatory oversight and implementation. For professionals, this situation underscores the complex reality of technology governance, where legislative or administrative bans may not immediately eradicate existing technological infrastructure, requiring nuanced understanding of compliance and ethical deployment.

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