Review

THE ETHICAL DIMENSIONS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT'S USE OF FACIAL RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY

Number: Kolluk Uygulamaları ve Güvenlik Teknolojileri Özel Sayısı October 27, 2025
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THE ETHICAL DIMENSIONS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT'S USE OF FACIAL RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY

Abstract

The purpose of this conceptual study is to comprehensively examine the ethical issues arising from the use of Facial Recognition Technology (FRT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based security applications by law enforcement agencies. Without disregarding the opportunities offered by technological tools in ensuring public security and preventing crime, this study aims to discuss these tools' relationship with ethical concerns such as individual privacy, the risk of discrimination, the feeling of pervasive surveillance, transparency, and accountability. Conducted as a general review of the literature, this work seeks to provide a holistic assessment of how technological advancements like FRT can be implemented ethically in law enforcement services, emphasizing that liberties must not be overlooked while ensuring security. In this regard, the study also puts forward guiding recommendations for managing this complex relationship in a balanced manner. The study concludes that while law enforcement agencies collect individuals' facial biometric data for legitimate public purposes, such as maintaining public order and security, preventing crime, and tracking criminals, it has also been determined that this data can lead to erroneous and unethical practices for a variety of reasons.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Public Administration, Policy and Administration (Other)

Journal Section

Review

Publication Date

October 27, 2025

Submission Date

April 25, 2025

Acceptance Date

October 9, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Number: Kolluk Uygulamaları ve Güvenlik Teknolojileri Özel Sayısı

APA
Kayacı, M. (2025). THE ETHICAL DIMENSIONS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT’S USE OF FACIAL RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY. Güvenlik Bilimleri Dergisi, Kolluk Uygulamaları ve Güvenlik Teknolojileri Özel Sayısı, 184-204. https://doi.org/10.28956/gbd.1683533
AMA
1.Kayacı M. THE ETHICAL DIMENSIONS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT’S USE OF FACIAL RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY. Güvenlik Bilimleri Dergisi. 2025;(Kolluk Uygulamaları ve Güvenlik Teknolojileri Özel Sayısı):184-204. doi:10.28956/gbd.1683533
Chicago
Kayacı, Müslüm. 2025. “THE ETHICAL DIMENSIONS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT’S USE OF FACIAL RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY”. Güvenlik Bilimleri Dergisi, no. Kolluk Uygulamaları ve Güvenlik Teknolojileri Özel Sayısı: 184-204. https://doi.org/10.28956/gbd.1683533.
EndNote
Kayacı M (October 1, 2025) THE ETHICAL DIMENSIONS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT’S USE OF FACIAL RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY. Güvenlik Bilimleri Dergisi Kolluk Uygulamaları ve Güvenlik Teknolojileri Özel Sayısı 184–204.
IEEE
[1]M. Kayacı, “THE ETHICAL DIMENSIONS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT’S USE OF FACIAL RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY”, Güvenlik Bilimleri Dergisi, no. Kolluk Uygulamaları ve Güvenlik Teknolojileri Özel Sayısı, pp. 184–204, Oct. 2025, doi: 10.28956/gbd.1683533.
ISNAD
Kayacı, Müslüm. “THE ETHICAL DIMENSIONS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT’S USE OF FACIAL RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY”. Güvenlik Bilimleri Dergisi. Kolluk Uygulamaları ve Güvenlik Teknolojileri Özel Sayısı (October 1, 2025): 184-204. https://doi.org/10.28956/gbd.1683533.
JAMA
1.Kayacı M. THE ETHICAL DIMENSIONS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT’S USE OF FACIAL RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY. Güvenlik Bilimleri Dergisi. 2025;:184–204.
MLA
Kayacı, Müslüm. “THE ETHICAL DIMENSIONS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT’S USE OF FACIAL RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY”. Güvenlik Bilimleri Dergisi, no. Kolluk Uygulamaları ve Güvenlik Teknolojileri Özel Sayısı, Oct. 2025, pp. 184-0, doi:10.28956/gbd.1683533.
Vancouver
1.Müslüm Kayacı. THE ETHICAL DIMENSIONS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT’S USE OF FACIAL RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY. Güvenlik Bilimleri Dergisi. 2025 Oct. 1;(Kolluk Uygulamaları ve Güvenlik Teknolojileri Özel Sayısı):184-20. doi:10.28956/gbd.1683533

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