IA: Sex Offender Facial Recognition System

MASON CITY, Iowa – More sex offenders could soon be off of the streets thanks to a new project that will help identify them. The Iowa Department of Public Safety is currently seeking funds that will be used to create a state-wide facial recognition system to identify sexual offenders. Once the software is in place, it will connect with other databases and cross-reference sex offenders through photos using a biometric system. Full Article

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