Virginia Beach PD FR Policy
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
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- June 1, 2024
- Applies to
- Virginia Beach Police Department personnel
- Enforced by
- Virginia Beach PD Internal Affairs; Independent Citizen Review Board
Virginia Beach Police Department general order on facial recognition operationalizing Virginia Code 15.2-1723.2 limits.
Who is protected: Virginia Beach residents and visitors
Legal 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.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Virginia Beach, VA |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Strength | Limited |
| Enacted | May 15, 2024 |
| Citation | Virginia Beach PD Gen. Order, Facial Recognition (2024); Va. Code 15.2-1723.2 |
| Topics | facial recognition · biometric data · police and surveillance AI |
| Agency page | Virginia Beach PD — Facial Recognition General Order |
More AI rules in Virginia Beach, VA
Related facial recognition rules elsewhere
- Virginia § 15.2-1723.2 (facial recognition by local law enforcement, eff. July 1, 2026) · In effect
- Bristol VA PD facial recognition program (first VA local agency) · In effect
- Dallas PD Clearview AI facial recognition policy · 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
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