Facial Recognition Software

Question 1

What is the purpose of the facial recognition policy?

Answer 1

To establish procedures for the acceptable use of images, information, and tools within the facial recognition system.

Question 2

Who does the facial recognition policy apply to?

Answer 2

It applies to all members with direct access to the face recognition system and those permitted to request face recognition searches.

Question 3

Define ‘Candidate’ in the context of facial recognition.

Answer 3

A possible match to a submitted probe image.

Question 4

What is ‘Facial recognition’?

Answer 4

The automated searching of a facial image (probe) against a known database(s) resulting in a list of candidates ranked by similarity score.

Question 5

What is a ‘Probe’ in facial recognition?

Answer 5

The facial image or template searched against a known mugshot database.

Question 6

Who is a ‘Face Examiner’?

Answer 6

A person who has successfully completed training in the face recognition system and its features.

Question 7

What are the authorized uses of facial recognition technology?

Answer 7

Only during investigations with reasonable suspicion related to:
* An active criminal investigation
* Emergencies involving imminent threat to health or safety
* Identification of deceased persons
* Identification of individuals concealing their true identity.

Question 8

True or False: Facial recognition can be used solely as the basis for an arrest.

Answer 8

False.

Question 9

List three prohibited uses of facial recognition systems.

Answer 9

• Actively surveilling the public without an active criminal investigation
• Using on live stream footage without a valid emergency
• Performing predictive analysis.

Question 10

What classifications cannot be used as the basis for facial recognition searches?

Answer 10

• Religious views
• Political views
• Social views
• Participation in noncriminal organizations
• Race
• Ethnicity
• Citizenship
• Age
• Disability
• Gender
• Gender identification
• Sexual orientation.

Question 11

What must members ensure regarding the databases used for facial recognition?

Answer 11

Members shall not maintain or keep any database for facial recognition searches and must only use authorized systems.

Question 12

What should probe images used for searches be obtained from?

Answer 12

Legally obtained sources.

Question 13

Who determines if probe images are suitable for a facial recognition search?

Answer 13

The Face Examiner.

Question 14

What must be documented if a match results in law enforcement action?

Answer 14

The use of facial recognition in the appropriate report.

Question 15

What is required for the justification of facial recognition system use during an audit?

Answer 15

• Situation description and purpose
• Case number
• Crime type
• Requestor’s name and rank/job title.

Question 16

What training must members complete to access the facial recognition system?

Answer 16

Training that meets Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) minimum criteria.