Forensic Technology: Algorithms Strengthen Forensic Analysis, but Several Factors Can Affect Outcomes
Forensic Technology: Algorithms Strengthen Forensic Analysis, but Several Factors Can Affect Outcomes, Report No. GAO-21-435SP, Jul. 2021
Law enforcement agencies use forensic algorithms in criminal investigations to help assess whether evidence originated from a specific individual—improving the speed and objectivity of many investigations. However, analysts and investigators face several challenges, such as difficulty interpreting and communicating results, and addressing potential bias and misuse. We developed three policy options that could help with such challenges: Increased training Standards and policies on appropriate use Increased transparency in testing, performance, and use of these algorithms
Publication type:
project report
Publication language:
English
Publication date:
2021
Publication URL:
https://www.gao.gov/assets/gao-21-435sp.pdf
Institute:
Science, Technology Assessment, and Analytics team of the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) (STAA)
Country:
United States of America
Project:
Forensic Technology: Algorithms Strengthen Forensic Analysis, but Several Factors Can Affect Outcomes (STAA)

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