facial recognition Archives - Wisconsin Watch

A person seated in a chair in a room full of people holds an orange sign reading "SAY NO TO FRT IN MILWAUKEE"

Justice & Safety

Despite police department ban, facial recognition technology lingers in Milwaukee’s criminal justice system

by Devin Blake / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service September 13, 2026September 12, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Milwaukee police no longer use facial recognition technology, but cases involving past use remain in the criminal justice system.

A group of people wearing uniforms labeled "SHERIFF" walk on a sidewalk near a concrete building and a parked vehicle.

Justice & Safety

Milwaukee law enforcement faces growing scrutiny around facial recognition technology use

by Devin Blake / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service February 27, 2026February 26, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

At a meeting with people sitting in chairs, a person holds a sign that says "SAY NO TO FRT IN MILWAUKEE"

Community, Justice & Safety

Milwaukee police still weighing expanding use of facial recognition technology

by Devin Blake / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service August 14, 2025August 13, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Yellow "POLICE LINE DO NOT CROSS" tape blocks a street.

Justice & Safety

Milwaukee police push for more facial recognition technology as federal report shows persistent bias

by Devin Blake / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service June 17, 2025June 17, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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