Detroit Police Department agrees to new rules around facial recognition tech
How long did Roger Williams spend in jail?
Roger Williams, a Black man who was wrongly identified by facial recognition technology, spent 30 hours in jail before being released. The charges against him were later dropped, and he received a $300,000 payment as part of the legal settlement with the Detroit Police Department.
What training must police undergo under the new policies?
Under the new policies, police must undergo training around the risks and dangers of facial recognition technology6. This training is aimed at raising awareness about the potential biases and inaccuracies associated with the use of facial recognition, particularly for women and people of color who are more likely to be misidentified by the technology. Additionally, an audit of all cases since 2017 where facial recognition was used to obtain an arrest warrant will be conducted.
How long can the court enforce these new policies?
The court can enforce the new policies related to the use of facial recognition technology by the Detroit Police Department for the next four years as part of the legal settlement. These policies include prohibiting arrests based solely on facial recognition results and requiring police training on the risks and dangers of the technology.