Previously, Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) denied using facial recognition, saying that documents about its use of the technology don't exist. However, the Los Angeles Times new documents opposed the agency claim as it reveals that the department has used facial recognition 29,817 times since November 6, 2009, until Sept. 11.
The spokesperson added that there are a few limited instances that facial recognition was used. However, they were exempted since outside agencies used it during joint investigations. Rubenstein also explained that his statement refers to a specific bill concerning the use of facial recognition in body cameras.
He pointed out that LAPD doesn't utilize FRT in conjunction with video surveillance cameras or body-worn video cameras for crowd scanning. However, the LA Times said that LAPD did not specify that distinction during the public announcement.
The news outlet added that their request for information had not specified body-camera usage.
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Written by: Giuliano de Leon.
