Watch the Watcher - Facial Recognition and Police Oversight

Explore the intersection of facial recognition technology, police accountability, and community empowerment in this 32-minute conference talk from Strange Loop. Delve into the OpenOversight project, an open-source initiative leveraging public data to promote police accountability. Learn how facial recognition tools like AWS Rekognition and face-api.js are being used to enhance the project's effectiveness in identifying officers for complaint purposes. Discover the technical implementation, legal considerations, and ethical implications of using facial recognition technology for community oversight. Gain insights into concrete tools and strategies for addressing state surveillance, including compliance with privacy laws and department-specific guidelines. Examine the potential of technology to shift power dynamics between law enforcement and disenfranchised communities, and consider the broader implications of "watching the watchers" in the age of facial recognition.