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Volusia County Sheriff's Office: 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 Volusia County Sheriff's Office
Location DeLand, FL
Technology Face Recognition
Vendor Clearview AI

In January 2020, the Volusia County Sheriff's Office completed a free 90-day trial of Clearview AI face recognition technology then paid $10,000 for six one-year licenses to continue using the system.

More about this technology

Face recognition is a method of identifying or verifying the identity of an individual using their face. Face recognition systems can be used to identify people in photos, video, or in real-time. Law enforcement may also use mobile face recognition devices to identify people during police stops.

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