U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO)'s video: Facial Recognition Technology and Law Enforcement

Seven law enforcement agencies in the Departments of Homeland Security (DHS) and Justice (DOJ) reported using facial recognition services to support criminal investigations. 2 of the 7 agencies require staff to take facial recognition training, as of April 2023. Not all agencies had policies or guidance specific to facial recognition technology that address civil rights and civil liberties. GAO's recommendations address these issues and more. Check out the report: https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-23-105607 Get transcript: https://www.gao.gov/assets/830/828813.txt Learn more about GAO: gao.gov/about Check out the WatchBlog: gao.gov/blog Check out our Podcasts: gao.gov/podcast Follow GAO on Social Media: Twitter.com/usgao Instagram.com/usgao LinkedIn.com/company/us-government YouTube.com/usgao Facebook.com/usgao Flicker.com/photos/usgao General Information: The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) is an independent, nonpartisan agency that works for Congress. Often called the "congressional watchdog," GAO investigates how the federal government spends taxpayer dollars. Mission: Our Mission is to support the Congress in meeting its constitutional responsibilities and to help improve the performance and ensure the accountability of the federal government for the benefit of the American people. We provide Congress with timely information that is objective, fact-based, nonpartisan, non-ideological, fair, and balanced. Disclaimer: The U.S. GAO does not promote or endorse any non-Government or commercial content appearing on this page.