FBI and ICE are using DMV photos for facial recognition searches

[Matrix]

 

 

 

Why it matters: Use of facial recognition software remains a controversial issue, and a new report will likely worsen the public’s perception of the technology. According to the Washington Post, both the FBI and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have been using photos from Department of Motor Vehicle registries for facial recognition searches, all without the license holders’ consent.

Having discovered the information via documents obtained by Georgetown Law researchers, the Post revealed that the agencies used millions of drivers’ license photos to create an unofficial surveillance tool.

The system, which has not been authorized by Congress, can be used to track suspected “low-level” criminals along with those who have never committed a crime. House Oversight and Reform Committee Chairman Elijah Cummings (D-Md.) told the Post: “Law enforcement’s access of state databases,” particularly DMV databases, is “often done in the shadows with no consent.”

Texas and Pennsylvania are two of the 21 states that allow the data to be accessed without a court order or a warrant. Washington state is a notable exception, requiring a court order.

With some states allowing undocumented immigrants to obtain drivers’ licenses, there’s concern that the information they hand over will be used by ICE against them.

Responding to the report, ICE told The Hill: "Due to law-enforcement sensitivities, ICE will not comment on investigative techniques, tactics or tools. During the course of an investigation, ICE has the ability to collaborate with external local, federal and international agencies to obtain information that may assist in case completion and subsequent prosecution. This is an established procedure that is consistent with other law enforcement agencies."

FBI Deputy Assistant Director Kimberly Del Greco said in June that facial recognition helped "preserve" freedoms and security.

Back in May, legislators in San Francisco voted to ban the use of facial recognition technology by government agencies—a first for a US city.

 

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[lolsee2]

It really does not matter what method is used to catch criminals, the democrats are opposed to it.

 

Remember D.N.A? That tool that can release democrats from prison, every single "wrongful conviction" made national headlines and democrats were all hot and heavy for it?

 

Well, we started taking D.N.A. when a person was booked for a crime, just like booking photos (old fashioned facial recognition tool) and fingerprints (old fashioned identity tool).

 

Then, that D.N.A. started to see results, we started arresting people for crimes based partially on D.N.A. and guess what? The democrats did not like the results. Oddly, it was usually liberals who were getting nabbed for crimes.

 

So, what do the democrats do? They cry foul, saying collecting D.N.A. unfairly targets some groups who are "picked on" by the police.

 

Never mind the truthfulness of the evidence, it is more about WHO is getting caught, not the quality of the evidence.

 

So, they demand we stop taking D.N.A. which makes fellow criminals rather happy. Next up, facial recognition, a very useful tool that can be used to solve a lot of crimes since cameras are becoming common place. They are used in some other Western countries with success.

 

Right now, democrats are angry that the police MIGHT use facial recognition with their body cameras. They are passing laws making sure the cops don't know who the hell they are dealing with.

[straycat19]

Everyone is acting like this is something new, when in fact it has been used for years.  And not just DMV photos but also passport photos.  And not just U.S. passport photos, but photos of anyone who has ever gone thru a U.S. passport control point.  And don't forget all the military ID photos, and the list goes on and on.  And as far as consent goes, if they really want to force the issue then just add a declaration that a photo is required to obtain a license and that the photo may be used by law enforcement.  Simple, you don't give a photo you get a license.  Stupid people.   Legislators are wasting time passing useless laws so they appear as if they really care and are doing something about it, which are just two more lies to add to those that politicians are telling daily.

[dhjohns]

48 minutes ago, lolsee2 said:

It really does not matter what method is used to catch criminals, the democrats are opposed to it.

Get a life.