Milwaukee Police Department self-imposed moratorium on facial…
Milwaukee, WI — Milwaukee Police Department self-imposed moratorium on facial recognition technology
Milwaukee, WI · Milwaukee Police Department self-imposed moratorium on facial recognition technology
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- February 6, 2026
- Applies to
- Milwaukee, WI
After sustained public opposition, the Milwaukee Police Department announced it would not use or acquire facial recognition technology pending a formal policy, a moratorium the Common Council can modify or reject.
Who is protected: People subject to this body's AI/surveillance systems.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Milwaukee, WI |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Strength | Limited |
| Citation | Milwaukee Police Department self-imposed moratorium on facial recognition technology |
| Topics | police and surveillance AI · facial recognition · biometric data · consumer data privacy · government use of AI |
| News report | Public outcry over facial recognition technology leads Milwaukee police to ban it, for now | Wisconsin Examiner |
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