Editor’s note: The above video is from a related story that KXAN reported in April 2025.
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department has released its latest report of instances in which it used facial recognition technology in an attempt to solve cases.
A 2020 city council resolution barred APD from using facial recognition technology unless APD determined that “the gathering of such information or use of such technology is necessary due to imminent threat or danger,” and each use case must be approved by the city manager and reported to the council and public…