Virginia Beach PD Facial Recognition Policy under VA Code (2024)
Virginia Beach, VA · Virginia Beach PD Gen. Order, Facial Recognition (2024); Va. Code 15.2-1723.2
Virginia Beach Police Department general order on facial recognition operationalizing Virginia Code 15.2-1723.2 limits.
Technical detail
Virginia Beach PD General Order on facial recognition technology limits FR queries to enumerated lawful purposes under Va. Code 15.2-1723.2, requires supervisory approval per query, treats matches as investigative leads only, bars FR as sole probable cause, and prohibits real-time/live FR; mandates annual transparency report.
Who is protected: Virginia Beach residents and visitors
Who must comply: Virginia Beach Police Department personnel
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Virginia Beach, VA |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Limited protection |
| Effective date | 2024-06-01 |
| Enacted | 2024-05-15 |
| Citation | Virginia Beach PD Gen. Order, Facial Recognition (2024); Va. Code 15.2-1723.2 |
| Enforced by | Virginia Beach PD Internal Affairs; Independent Citizen Review Board |
| Topics | facial recognition · biometric data · police and surveillance AI |
| Last verified | 2026-06-17 |
| Official source | Virginia Beach PD — Facial Recognition General Order ↗ |
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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