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Pennsylvania Justice Network: Face Recognition

Back of man's head looking at computer monitor displaying face recognition software matching an image of a man's face
An Arizona Department of Transportation employee uses NEC face recognition software.
Credit: Arizona Department of Transportation
Agency Pennsylvania Justice Network
Location Harrisburg, PA
Technology Face Recognition
Vendor Idemia

Since 2006, the Pennsylvania Justice Network (JNET) has managed face recognition software across police departments in Pennsylvania. The JNET uses Cognitec, NEC, and MorphoTrust algorithms.

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News article (State Watch)

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Software that can identify or verify the identity of an individual using their face.

Back of man's head looking at computer monitor displaying face recognition software matching an image of a man's face
An Arizona Department of Transportation employee uses NEC face recognition software.
Credit: Arizona Department of Transportation