IMPD Facial Recognition Use Prohibition / General Order (2023)
Indianapolis, IN · IMPD Gen. Order 2944094, Biometric Technology / Facial Recognition (available at public.powerdms.com/INDYMETRO/documents/2944094)
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department general order prohibiting use of facial recognition technology by IMPD personnel without express written authorization and case predicate.
Technical detail
IMPD General Order on facial recognition prohibits use of FR for general surveillance, requires case-tied written authorization from a captain or above for each query, prohibits use of FR for First Amendment-protected activity, treats matches as investigative leads only, and prohibits live/real-time FR.
Who is protected: Indianapolis residents and visitors
Who must comply: Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department personnel
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Indianapolis, IN |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Moderate protection |
| Effective date | 2023-04-01 |
| Enacted | 2023-03-15 |
| Citation | IMPD Gen. Order 2944094, Biometric Technology / Facial Recognition (available at public.powerdms.com/INDYMETRO/documents/2944094) |
| Enforced by | IMPD Internal Affairs; Indianapolis General Orders Board |
| Topics | facial recognition · biometric data · police and surveillance AI |
| Last verified | 2026-07-06 |
| Official source | IMPD General Order 2944094 — Biometric Technology (PowerDMS) ↗ |
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