Do you think facial recognition could make your community safer, or would it just make you feel more controlled?

No, I feel as if we had facial recognition I would feel more controlled like robots. Instead we can continue to use ID's.

The Facial Recognition carries pros about the countries security. People can easily identify to use of the governmental facilities. Moreover, government can get a report of their citizens and manage the system.

I would feel more controlled because we are not robots and do not need facial recognition. We can use other ways to identify others such as Ids, passports, drivers license etc.

It would feel more controlled in a way that I know that I could have a shift in a day if a certain situation happens.

It depends what it’s used for but I’d be skeptical in general.

I feel on the fence about it. I think it could be safer, but I think if not regulated properly it could be used against people for the wrong reasons.

I feel like it could have pros and cons, and the government should be very open about what they do with the technology.

I feel like it would be more authoritarian or more controlling

No I'd feel more at risk of being abused by a tyrannical government

Way too much overreach. The use of this software can be beneficial, however as a "monitoring" tool to prevent "crime" as it happens, it would be very damaging to communities and be used unethically and for the gain of those in power

Facial recognition helps police quickly identify suspects by scanning faces in real-time or analyzing camera footage, aiding in crime prevention and locating missing persons or known criminals.

No. It is still very much a racist and ablelist practice.

Because facial recognition technology helps law enforcement identify suspects and deter crime, it has the potential to improve community safety. It also brings up serious issues with surveillance, privacy, and the possibility of exploitation or biased application. A lot of individuals might experience a greater sense of control or surveillance, which would stifle freedom of speech and mobility. Regulations would be required to ensure responsible use, and striking a balance between safety and civil freedoms is imperative. Do you want to learn more about this subject?

Same rules apply.

Malicious/violent crime only.

If your camera sees someone stealing food? Mind your own business...

More controlled. I would also have serious concerns about privacy.

It would make us more controlled as we would be watched 24/7 and only people with a record should be watched

More controlled -- China uses it to repress and terrorise its citizens.

in theory yes, however giving one entity the power to track the population will result in something closer to 1984 than utopia

Facial recognition is a good idea because it would ultimately lead to a safer country.

only if it's used to find criminals but it shouldn't be manditory

I believe facial recognition would cause a sense of discomfort within the community, and that it is not a necessary tool to combat crime. Given Canada's crime rates are low overall and current rises are associated with repeat offenders, facial recognition would do little good preventing crime either way. I'm not fundamentally against it, but we have better tools in our toolbox and we should exhaust those options first.

It would make me feel uncomfortable and controlled.

No, feel more controlled and unlikely to provide any feeling of being safer.

I think it would make everyone feel more controlled.

It would make me feel more controlled, and that my community doesn't trust anything

I think that it goes both ways. It would increase security and would be beneficial, but, some people won't feel safe. There has to be a higher level of trust between the people and the government.

I would feel more controlled and this should not be regulated, this would make it feel communist.

I think it would just make us feel more controlled if anything.

It highly depends on the context of facial recognition as it could be abused

I feel like it would make me feel more controlled and vulnerable.
and on top of that feeling uncomfortable