United States, Wisconsin
Milwaukee Police Department
Retrospective Facial Recognition
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- Body
- Milwaukee Police Department
- Country
- United States
- Area
- Wisconsin
- Technology
- Retrospective Facial Recognition
- Supplier
- Not stated in the source
- Status
- Paused
Use suspended, with no evidence it has ended. - Stage
- In use now
- Since
- Not known
- Legal basis
- Not stated in the source
- Oversight
- Not stated in the source
- Evidence
- Journalism
Named reporting by a reputable outlet - Source
- Wisconsin Watch / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, 13 September 2026
- Last checked
- Record code
PAI-B51E6078
Notes
The department acknowledged in April 2025 that it had used facial recognition for two to three years without a written policy, through other agencies' licences. Chief Jeffrey Norman halted its use in February 2026 under a moratorium: members may not use it and the department will not consider acquiring it until a policy is developed with the Fire and Police Commission. A proposed agreement with Biometrica was not finalised. The police union has challenged the pause.
Retrospective Facial Recognition elsewhere in United States
See them in the tracker| Deployment | Country | Supplier | Since | Status | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Police Department (Washington, D.C.)Retrospective Facial Recognition | United StatesWashington, D.C. | Clearview AI | 2026 | Operational |