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Back to EpisodesReno's Facial Recognition Gaffe: City Joins Lawsuit
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A federal judges ruling allows Jason Killinger to sue the Reno Police Department for wrongful arrest due to a facial recognition glitch. Officer R. Jager, who arrested Killinger, faces multiple charges but was shielded from wrongful arrest due to qualified immunity. The city attorneys office defends the departments protocol, but the case highlights risks of facial tech in policing and may push for better safeguards.
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