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Facial recognition system new police tool that helps identify suspects

Nicole Hardy-Smith with the Palm Beach Sheriff's Office uses a facial recognition software tool to provide identity resolution on cold cases. (Carline Jean, Sun Sentinel)

New facial recognition system helps police identify suspects

You're used to being captured on surveillance video in the bank or at the convenience store. Now authorities can match those images against 12.5 million police mug shots across the state to find criminal suspects.

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