In effect
Limited protection
Boise Police Department Facial Recognition Policy (2024)
Boise, ID · Boise PD Policy Manual, Facial Recognition Technology (2024)
Boise Police Department written policy on facial recognition technology with supervisory approval, case predicate, and investigative-lead-only rules.
Technical detail
Boise PD policy on facial recognition technology requires written supervisor approval, a documented case predicate, restricts queries to authorized state/federal databases, treats matches as investigative leads only, bars FR as sole probable cause, and prohibits real-time/live FR.
Who is protected: Boise residents and visitors
Who must comply: Boise Police Department personnel
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Boise, ID |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Limited protection |
| Effective date | 2024-04-01 |
| Enacted | 2024-03-20 |
| Citation | Boise PD Policy Manual, Facial Recognition Technology (2024) |
| Enforced by | Boise PD Office of Internal Affairs; Boise Office of Police Accountability |
| Topics | facial recognition · biometric data · police and surveillance AI |
| Last verified | 2026-06-17 |
| Official source | Boise Police Department — Facial Recognition Policy ↗ |
Related facial recognition rules elsewhere
- Virginia § 15.2-1723.2 (facial recognition by local law enforcement, eff. July 1, 2026) · In effect
- Ban biometric recognition in public accommodations (Ban The Scan) · Proposed / pending
- Limit facial recognition in residential buildings (Ban The Scan) · Proposed / pending
- Texas v. Google · In effect
- Lorenzano-Nunez v. Roestenberg — FR wrongful arrest (2026) · Blocked / in litigation
- Montgomery County MD Police Directive FC 0627 · In effect
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