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NOPD use of facial recognition leads to zero arrests in nine months

Michael Isaac Stein by Michael Isaac Stein July 26, 2023July 26, 2023

Facial recognition technology that has been touted as an important tool to reduce violent crime in the city was used by the New Orleans Police Department only 13 times from Sept. 1, 2022, to July 1, 2023, resulting in zero arrests

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Surveillance cameras recorded you. Who should be able to see?

Michael Isaac Stein by Michael Isaac Stein January 11, 2023January 11, 2023
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