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Service Description

Although dependence on “eyewitness” testimony as an element of criminal investigation goes back millennia, the use of facial recognition technology and forensic artist to support the justice system have significant history. Since practical applications of Facial Recognition (FR) system came into play in the early 1990s, concerns over accuracy, bias and potential misuse (among others) have prevented the optimal implementation of the enterprise. Studies show that highly accurate FR algorithms combined with skilled Facial Identification (FI) analysts can mitigate many of these concerns. Despite this, FR and FI continue to make headlines in the U.S. and around the world. Initial reluctance to deploy FR systems (and support with qualified FI analysts) has been tempered with the demonstrable benefits from proper applications, methodologies, training and adherence to sound standards and best practices. Forensic art has been around for over one hundred years but faces different challenges insomuch as law enforcement is depending more and more on technological solutions. This Update on the Status of Facial Identification and Forensic Art is intended to further inform the forensic science and other stakeholder communities as to how the facial analysis and forensic at disciplines continue to support the criminal justice system and the court of public opinion. Recent and current events wherein facial recognition technology and subsequent facial analysis conducted by skilled practitioners, has demonstrated the benefits of FI. Outreach to the forensic art community is part of an effort to reengage with law enforcement to argue the benefits of a good artist to an investigation. Steve Johnson - Ideal Innovations