Virtual Event
Facial Recognition Technology: A Double-Edged Sword in Criminal Justice
May 13 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CDT
Virtual Event
$49
Course Materials: Most live webinars include the ability to ask questions during the webinar about the topic, view slides of the presentation and have access to a recording of the webinar.
Description: Facial recognition technology is rapidly becoming a tool of choice for law enforcement agencies, yet its deployment often lacks transparency, oversight, and legislative safeguards. This presentation explores how the use of facial recognition has led to wrongful identifications, arrests, charges, and even convictions that are disproportionately affecting marginalized communities. Drawing on police gaps, real-world cases, and current research, this session highlights the urgent need for accountability and regulation in the use of biometric surveillance. Attendees will gain insights into the ethical, legal, and social implications of this technology, and examine why unchecked facial recognition poses a serious threat to civil liberties and justice. The session aims to foster dialogue on the urgent need for legislative reform and judicial scrutiny to prevent misuse and uphold justice.