Facial Recognition: A Valuable Tool For Law Enforcement

Facial recognition can be a valuable identification tool when fingerprint identification is unavailable or impracticable (ForensicMag.com)

Just like automated fingerprint identification, facial recognition can provide law enforcement agencies with a valuable tool for multiple public safety applications. Whie fingerprints assure higher rates of accuracy than face recognition can, facial recognition provides benefits when fingerprint data does not exist, is not easily shared between agencies, or when multiple independent verification methods are desired. Additional applications include identity verification in the field and intelligence gathering, as well as crime prevention and investigation.

The linked article, written by Eric Hess of MorphoTrak, provides an overview of facial recognition for a law enforcement audience.