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The science of policing

Law enforcement is increasingly reliant on private companies, including some of the world’s most powerful, for new crime-solving tools. Law enforcement is increasingly reliant on private companies, including some of the world’s most powerful, for new crime-solving tools.

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    An unexpected player in high-tech surveillance is helping the government monitor people

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    How facial recognition became a routine policing tool in America

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