US EditionEdmonton Police Service Partners with U.S. Company to Test Use of Facial-Recognition Bodycams
Edmonton Police Service tests facial recognition on body cameras with privacy safeguards and data stored in Canada to assess investigative benefits and bias concerns.
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Edmonton Police Service partners with U.S. company to test use of facial-recognition bodycams
The Edmonton Police Service will test the use of bodycams that employ facial recognition, a form of artificial intelligence. Starting Wednesday, up to 50 police officers will use the cameras for the remainder of the month. However some academics warn that the technology is still not well-understood or reliable.
Edmonton Police Service - Police begin Proof of Concept testing of Facial Recognition using Body Worn Video Cameras
The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is advancing technology to enhance officer and public safety. This month, the police service will begin a Proof of Concept to test facial recognition-enabled Body. . .
EPS begin proof of concept testing for body cam facial recognition – Heartland News
Image courtesy of the Fort Saskatchewan RCMP The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is testing technology to help support police and public safety. This month, police will begin a proof-of-concept testing of facial recognition on body-worn video cameras, known commonly as body cams. Starting on Wednesday (December 3), up to 50 officers who are using body cams will begin to use facial recognition cameras on their shifts. The test will continue through…
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