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Accessibility statementSkip to main content Democracy Dies in Darkness SubscribeSign in Advertisement Democracy Dies in Darkness Business THESE CITIES BAR FACIAL RECOGNITION TECH. POLICE STILL FOUND WAYS TO ACCESS IT. Citing concerns about accuracy and racial bias, the cities banned the technology. So some police officers sought help from other law enforcement agencies. By Douglas MacMillan May 18, 2024 at 6:00 a.m. EDT Concerns about the accuracy of facial recognition tools have prompted a wave of local and state bans on the technology. (iStock/Getty Images) Listen 11 min Share Comment on this storyComment Add to your saved stories Save As cities and states push to restrict the use of facial recognition technologies, some police departments have quietly found a way to keep using the controversial tools: asking for help from other law enforcement agencies that still have access. Get a curated selection of 10 of our best stories in your inbox every weekend. 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