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This discussion is on the ethical implications of using facial recognition technology in schools. Our panel of experts will explore the challenges of balancing safety and privacy, and share their perspectives on the use of facial recognition in education.
We'll start by delving into the current state of facial recognition technology, including its strengths and limitations. Then, we'll turn to the ethical and privacy concerns that arise when using facial recognition in schools, including issues related to data security, bias, and student privacy.
Guests:
Chief of Police (Ret) @Northern Virginia Community College
Dan Dusseau is an experienced police officer who proudly wore a badge for 33 years. He first served twenty-one years with the Prince George’s County Police Department (Maryland). He worked or supervised almost every aspect of one of the largest and busiest police agencies in the United States. His assignments included: patrol officers and investigations of all types: including robbery, rape, homicide, and police misconduct. He also supervised the academy, personnel, technology, press office, records, and criminal investigations division and commanded a police district. He reached the rank of Major and retired from Prince George’s County in 2010. In 2010, Dan was hired as the Director of Public Safety/Chief of Police at Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA). With 6 campuses in 4 jurisdictions, with approximately 80,000 students, NOVA the is the largest college in Virginia and one of the largest in the U.S.
Sooketoo Bhuta
Director of Product Management @Konica Minolta
Sooketoo Bhuta is the Director of Product Management for Konica Minolta's Video Security Solutions (VSS) portfolio for the Americas, which includes AI solutions and video systems to enhance safety and security and intelligently automate processes. In this role, Sooketoo is responsible for the VSS product portfolio and driving innovation to expand the portfolio with differentiated solutions by partnering with Konica Minolta R&D and engineering teams around technology development. Before joining Konica Minolta, Sooketoo had technology and IT leadership roles at Accenture, Yahoo, and Franklin Templeton Investments.
Dennis Sweet Head of Public Safety @OostoDennis Sweet is a public safety and technology expert. He currently serves as Oosto's Head of Public Safety, solving complex security challenges in government, retail, and education sectors using cutting-edge facial recognition and Vision AI. Before joining Oosto, Dennis held leadership roles at FARO technologies, the global leader in 3D measurement technology, including the Global Director of Public Safety and Vice President of APAC. Dennis was also a Criminal Justice Adjunct Professor at Cuyahoga Community College, holds a bachelor's degree from Edinboro University, and is an FBINAA graduate. Before joining Oosto and FARO technologies, Dennis served more than two decades in law enforcement, working in narcotics, special investigations, dignitary protection, and public administration. He ended his law enforcement career at the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation, managing 70+ sworn agents and leading technology decision-making for the Bureau.
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