Some problems of using the facial recognition system in law enforcement activities

The article draws attention to the problems of the use of modern software and hardware tools and methods of facial fixing and recognizing by law enforcement agencies. In using various techniques aimed at obtaining information on a person’s physiological and biological characteristics, it is important to respect not only his or her right to protect the data, but also state interests in combating crime (terrorism, corruption). Important factors are state regulation and the development of norms for the effective use of information technologies, telecommunications and artificial intelligence technologies so that citizens do not doubt their effectiveness and legitimacy. Purpose: to analyze current problems of combating crime; to submit proposals for improving the application of the facial recognition system, and the establishment by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of a single biometric database of Russians with the strictest compliance with citizens' constitutional rights to privacy, reliable protection of their personal data. Methods: the authors use empirical methods of comparison, description, interpretation as well as theoretical methods of formal and dialectical logic. Results: the study reveals the problems of using the facial recognition system, the advantages and disadvantages of the system are analyzed. On the one hand, in the Russian Federation there are no clear instructions and an algorithm for the use of face-recognition cameras, which would satisfy society’s requirements to protect private life and personal and family privacy. On the other hand, face-recognition cameras can assist law enforcement authorities in locating wanted persons and detecting (solving) crimes.