In effect
Limited protection
Buffalo Police Department Facial Recognition Policy (2024)
Buffalo, NY · Buffalo PD Manual, Facial Recognition Technology (2024)
Buffalo Police Department policy on facial recognition use, requiring case predicate and supervisory approval, treating matches as investigative leads.
Technical detail
Buffalo PD manual provisions on facial recognition technology require a documented case predicate, supervisory written approval per query, limit queries to authorized DCJS systems, treat matches as investigative leads only, bar FR as sole probable cause, and prohibit live FR.
Who is protected: Buffalo residents and visitors
Who must comply: Buffalo Police Department personnel
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Buffalo, NY |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Limited protection |
| Effective date | 2024-04-01 |
| Enacted | 2024-03-19 |
| Citation | Buffalo PD Manual, Facial Recognition Technology (2024) |
| Enforced by | Buffalo PD Internal Affairs; Buffalo Police Advisory Board |
| Topics | facial recognition · biometric data · police and surveillance AI |
| Last verified | 2026-06-17 |
| Official source | Buffalo Police Department — Facial Recognition Procedure ↗ |
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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