Royal Canadian Mounted Police Gendarmerie royale du Canada Facial Recognition How does the RCMP use facial recognition software? The RCMP constantly monitors new and evolving technologies in order to keep pace with the evolving methods of criminals, particularly in the area of online child sexual exploitation. * The RCMP’s National Child Exploitation Crime Centre (NCECC) has two paid licenses for the Clearview Al application and been using the technology since October 24, 2019. NCECC use has been limited to victim identification for investigations of online child sexual exploitation. * The RCMP has issued internal direction that this technology only be used in exigent circumstances for victim identification in cl sexual exploitation investigations or in circumstances where threat to life or grievous bodily harm may be imminent. Further, Criminal Operations Officers in Divisions must approve its use and advise National Headquarters. + Facial recognition can be useful as an additional tool, when employed with other investigative techniques, to further an ongoing investigation. SUPPORT MESSAGES: Police in criminal investigations have used traditional facial recognition tools, such as photos of charged persons, for decades. However, technological advances in areas such as biometrics, machine learning and artificial intelligence (Al) have led to the development of more advanced and sophisticated automated facial recognition technology, which can dramatically reduce the amount of time that investigators spend reviewing potential matches, Automated facial recognition tools are capable of identifying or verifying an individual by ‘comparing and analyzing patterns, shapes and proportions of their facial features and contours. This is a relatively new technology and has been used by some law enforcement 1 ‘an6r0147 1.000001agencies. * Recently, a number of media outlets have reported on the use of facial recognition software, specifically Clearview Al, by Canadian law enforcement agencies to identify victims of crime or individuals involved in criminal activity * On February 27, 2020, the RCMP acknowledged in a public statement that it had recently started to use and explore Clearview Al's facial recognition technology in a limited capacity, in particular by the National Child Exploitation Crime Centre (NCECC). This public statement contradicted a previous media response, which was an error on the part of the RCMP. This error was corrected in the February 27, 2020 statement, wherein the RCMP acknowledged its use of Clearview Al's facial recognition technology. +The RCMP’s NCECC has two paid licenses for the Clearview Al application and been using the technology since October 24, 2019. NCECC use has been limited to victim identification for investigations of online child sexual exploitation. To date, this technology has been used in 15 online child sexual exploitation cases, resulting in the successful identification and rescue of two children, * Inthe February statement, the RCMP also acknowledged that it was aware that some additional units had, on a trial basis, sought to determine whether this technology could enhance criminal investigations. The RCMP has since issued internal direction that this technology only be used in exigent circumstances for victim identification in child sexual exploitation investigations or in circumstances where threat to life or grievous bodily harm. may be imminent, On June 8, 2020, IBM announced that it will no longer offer general purpose facial recognition software and stated that it firmly opposes and will not condone uses of any technology, including facial recognition technology offered by other vendors, for mass. surveillance, racial profiling, violations of basic human rights and freedoms, or any purpose which is not consistent with our values and Principles of Trust and Transparency.” This was followed by Amazon, which announced a one-year moratorium on police use of Amazon's facial recognition technology, and then Microsoft, declaring that it will not sell its facial recognition technology to police until the United States has a national law in place governing this technology. How does the RCMP protect the privacy rights of Canadians in conjunction with facial recognition software? * We are committed to keeping Canadians safe and protecting their privacy rights. + Strong privacy laws are critical in that effort. * The Privacy Commissioner is reviewing of the use of facial recognition technology and we look forward to reviewing his report. ‘a0670147_2.000002+ The RCMP is actively supporting this work, and has committed to work with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner to develop guidelines and policies on the use of automated facial recognition technologies. BACKGROUND: * On June 10, 2020, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) published an article that discusses the privacy practices of Clearview Al. Specifically, the article notes that it is unclear as to whether Canadians are able to request deletion of their images from the Clearview Al database. ‘+ Clearview Al provides access to a repository of images and any associated metadata that has been collected from publically available websites to facilitate image comparison. Privacy concems have centered around the legality of law enforcement's use of biometric technologies, including facial recognition, particularly around how the information is collected, used, disclosed, and retained. As a result, on February 21, 2020, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC), announced an investigation, with its counterparts in Quebec, British Columbia and Alberta, into whether Clearview Al and its use of facial recognition technology complies with Canadian privacy legislation. * On February 28, 2020, the OPC announced that it would investigate the RCMP’s use of Clearview Al's facial recognition technology. Since that time, the RCMP has been engaged by the OPC and is actively supporting its ongoing investigation into the RCMP’s use of Clearview Al. As part of this investigation, the RCMP has committed to working with the OPC to develop guidelines and policies on the future use of automated facial recognition technologies. What is the RCMP doing in response to research that shows facial recognition software is faulty at detecting people with darker skin and known to misgender Black women? + The RCMP acknowledges that there are limitations to the uses of facial recognition software. * The RCMP has issued internal direction that this technology only be used in exigent circumstances for victim identification in child sexual exploitation investigations or in circumstances where threat to grievous bodily harm may be imminent. * Facial recognition results would be but one of the investigative avenues explored, and on its own would not be sufficient for prosecution, arrest or the issuance of a warrant to search. BACKGROUND: + On June 19, 2020, CBC Radio published an article on how emerging technology ‘A0670147 3.000003amplifies racism. In particular, it articulated that facial recognition technology is faulty at detecting people with darker skin and has also been known to misgender Black women. 4 ‘40670147 4.000004RCMP Facial Recognition Use Inventory Completing the Template Direct Use A 8 c . £ F 6 4 1 1 ROMP Facial Recognition - Direct Use Inventory Divkion] Name of Appiaton Reason for se Comparion Data Set | Intended Us of Data Set, Privacy | Wweal | GBA | Divilonal Contact analyse | Opinion | Ansiyie A. What Division are you completing this for? Saskatchewan ICE F Division & What is the name of the Facial Recognition application or software package that you are using? Please include any tool, application, software, internet search engine (for example, Google image search) that your Division is making use of for facial recognition. If unsure, please include and a follow up discussion can occur. Google Images, Bing Images, Tin Eye c What is the reason for using the Facial Recognition Technology? Please be as specific as possible without providing information directly associated with a file. (for example, Victim/Suspect Ider -ation, investigatory lead, type of investigation). Vietim/Suspect identification, investigative leads, multiple images with different names D What collection of images are you comparing against? (for example, intelligence database, convicted offender database, social media, internet}. Google and Bing datasets Tineye search of public Internet ‘80670147 1.000008NOTE: sensitive images are not compared E What was the original intended use of the collected images (for example, investigational support, employee identification, social media) Public images held on public access areas of the Internet and social media voluntarily uploaded/shared F Are there any Divisional policies or operational guidelines that direct the use of Facial Recognition technologies (Yes, No ~ If yes, please provide as part of your response) Cannot use Clearview G Has any form of privacy analysis been conducted, either federal, provincially or territorially, to support the use of this Facial Recognition Technology (Yes, No ~ If yes, please provide as part of your response) Not that lam aware of H_ Has a legal opinion been sought as on the Divisional use of Facial Recognition Technology (Yes, No ~ If yes, please provide as part of your response) unknown ' Was Gender Based Analysis+ (GBA+) lens applied to the use of this tool? (Yes, No—If yes, please provide as part of your response). None J Please provide a contact name, phone number and email address for someone within the Division for follow up discussion or clarification. S/Sgt. Lambie, NCO i/c SK ICE scott. lambie@remp-gre.gc.ca Indirect Use ‘80670147 2.0000068 c . e : se # L , K [ROMP Facil Recognition Indirect Use inventor [Name of Third Party] Name of Appleton Winown)| Reason Request |Camparion Osta Set intended Une of Data] Poleyer | Privacy | Lepsl recadures | Anti | opinion | anahe What Division are you completing this for? What is the name of the third party for whom any request for facial recognition services was made? (please include any private sector, academic or government agencies that were queried) ‘What application was used by the third party to conduct the facial recognition comparison? (if known) What isthe reason for using the Facial Recognition Technology?_ Please be as specific as possible without providing information directly associated witha file. (for example, Vietin/Suspect Identification, investigatory lead, type of investigation) What collection of images did the third party use to compare against? (for example, identification/security holdings, social media, etc.) What wes the original intended use of the collected images (for example, employee/citizen identification, government licencing, etc.) Are there any Divisional policies or operational guidelines that direct how requests are made to third parties for Facial Recognition services? (Yes, No ~ If yes, please provide as part of your response). Has any form of privacy analysis been conducted, either federal, provincially or territorially, to support the use of this Facial Recognition Technology (If known. Yes, No If yes, please provide as part of your response if you have access). 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The others (Clearview Al, Briefcam) have not been implemented 1). British Columbia Internet Child Exploitation (BC ICE): Law Enforcement Child Exploitation (LACE) Categorization Server software provides an efficient and centralized solution to categorize images and videos in online Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) investigations. In addition to determining the presence of child pornography, it also helps to identify additional evidence relating to the possession, production and distribution of those images and videos. LACE is utilized pursuant to a judicial authorization for the analysis of images and videos located on electronic devices lawfully seized during a criminal investigation. LACE's face-matching feature analyzes the images and videos for the presence of faces, then isolates and collates them. Investigators can compare these images with known photos of the victim(s) and / or suspects(s). LACE was deployed by Shared Services Canada, E DIVISION Information Management + Technology (IM+T), ‘and Departmental Secutity Section (DSS) per their policies and procedures. Itis available throughout the Division Using the server software to the RCMP Office Support System (ROSS) network and part of the EHQ data centre. Neither a privacy analysis nor legal opinion has not been completed. The search, seizure and analysis of digital evidence is sought by judicial authorization and well-supported in both legislation and case law. A GBA+ analysis has not been conducted as gender is not a factor in the analysis of images or videos in CSE investigations. (Also see attached) 2) Behavioural Sciences Group (BSG) BSG has a trial version of Clearview Al, which has not been utilized 3) _E Division Special I E Division Special | possesses Briefeam, an analytic platform which offers a wide range of search capabilities for video content. Using filtering attributes, the software detects and rapialy pinpoints objects of interest and people, thereby increasing productivity through the saving of time. This software was recommended by the RCMP's Technical and Protective Operations Facility (TPOF) approximately 2 years ago. However, E Division Special | has not implemented or used it. Indirect Use: E Division FISOC does not use any indirect Facial Recognition technologies. /0M Kely RAINBOW, CROPS FISOC, 2020.09.24 oval Canasian Gondarmari royale Coon jovi Mobmieg Potce Su Canada"ROMP Facial Recognition - Direct Use Inventory ‘Dvaion] — Name of Appian Reason forte Comparison Dataset Tntended Use of DataSet] Poleyor | Prvacy | tegal] GORY | —DWslanal Contact rocesures | anatyie | Opinion | analysis I [nw irforcent enn [tne ld ea epanaton — [ager nd Video sane prs [age and Wo egriatan ts [RO io eRe Josideoionaton ace) vestgnticnsacemaching [toys autoruaton rom he [determine presence of hid fate aeser- vendor) denestono victims within esting tothe possesion, lnses ane eos. nsro147 2From: Eric.Stubbs@remp-gre.gc.ca To: Dwayne McDonald Subject: Fwd: Clearview AT Date: 2020/04/24 1. Attachment Ni: IMAGE .png FYI - this was sent to a Cst in CFSEU with a CC to me and Mike Lesage. Eric >>> Jef£ Adam 2020-04-24 11:18 aM >>> Gentlemen: ‘This is a reminder that to date I have not yet received your responses to the email I sent March 12th. The Commissioner is not under pressure to provide responses to the questioned posed to her by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner. Notwithstanding the current pandemic and the incidents in # Division, there is a legal requirement to provide these answers to the OPC at nis request. Please review the attached and answer as best you can the questions included therein. By COB Thursday April 30 should provide sufficient time. ‘Thank you for your attention to this matter, Jett Jeff Adam, 0.0.M. Assistant Commissioner/ Commissaire adjoint RCMP Technical Operations GRC Opérations techniques (613) 993-2986 saa§, John FERGUSON , Eric Slinn Subject: Clearview AT Date: 2020/03/12 9:01:02 AM Folks: ‘This is sent to CROPS for your situational awareness, and a follow-up to the Deputy SPS's message from last week on emerging technology and Clearview AI in particular. To those investigators in the cc List: You are likely aware of the Office of the Privacy Commissioner declaring an Investigation into the RCMP's use of facial recognition technology, and in particular the application Clearview AI. The database from Clearview AI shows your email addresses as having access to a trial licence of their product. In anticipation of the OPC investigation, I am determining what, precisely, your use of the application was, including any of the following that might be relevant: 1. How many times did you submit an image or query through use of the application? 2. For each of the above, was it in relation to an investigation? Please provide file # and high level details with respect to the image and information received (victim or suspect). 3. For each of the above, if not for an investigation, please provide high level details (tested on self or coworker, etc). 4, What did you do with the information you received as a result of the use of the application (for each use)? ‘The RCMP is often in a position were investigators try different tools and techniques to further investigations, and thie is no exception. What the RCMP does not yet have are guidelines around the use/testing of these innovative tools and techniques. Just to reassure everyone that there are no penalties or problems in the use of this application, we will however need to be completely open with the OPC. ‘Thanks in advance, and if there are questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me. I would appreciate the a/n information as soon as practical, please. Jett secgcensecansscsEnd of original message textes=ssess== ‘90670147 2.000018 87s.13(nV@) ‘s.15(1) '.18(4)) From: Eric.Stubbs@remp-gre.gc.ca 1000) To: Dwayne McDonald , District Officers <> Subject: Fwd: FW: Clearview app Date: 2020/02/26 7:52:55 AM Here's that app/article I spoke about at the premeet. de> @upd.ca> 2020/02/25 12:14 PM >>> Eric As discussed. Regards, ‘40670147 3.000020 23From: stephen. white@remp-gre.ge.ca To: Bernadine Chapman , Mario Panizzon , Ches Parsons , Garrett Woolsey , Deanna Hill , Francois Deschénes , Claude Castonguay , Jane Maclatchy , Rob Hill , Dwayne McDonald , Eric Stubbs , Jasmin Breton , Alfredo Bangloy , Mark Fisher , Jamie ZETTLER , Jeffrey CHRISTIE , Chris Leather , Lee Bergerman , Stephanie SACHSSE , Curtis ZABLOCKI , John FERGUSON , Mac Richards , Jennifer Ebert , Scott Sheppard , Chan Daktari (Dak) DARA , Larry Tremblay , Annie Pitre , Jennifer Strachan , Mike MacLean , Jodie Boudreau , Peter Koersvelt , Amanda JONES , Peter KIRCHBERGER Subject: Use of Facial Recognition Technology // Utilisation de la technologie de reconnaissance faciale Date: 2020/03/05 10:10:20 AM (le francais suit) Good day, Given the speed at which technology is evolving, the RCMP continues to explore the broader use of emerging technologies to determine how they could potentially benefit police operations. While leveraging new technology can enhance our ability to conduct investigations more efficiently and effectively, we need to balance this against an individual’s right to privacy. Recently there has been significant media interest in law enforcement’s use of facial recognition technology, particularly Clearview AI. The method of data collection used by Clearview AT and the technology's use by law enforcement has caused concerns among sone Parliamentarians and privacy officials, with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) announcing last week the launch of a joint review of Clearview AI (along with Privacy Commissioners in Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario), and an investigation into the RCMP!'s use of facial recognition technology. In addition, the issue of the use of facial recognition technology more broadly, including use by law enforcement, will be studied before a Parliamentary Committee. ‘The RCMP has acknowledged that we have used Clearview AI, mostly to advance victim identification in child sexual exploitation cases. The RCMP and other law enforcement agencies are continuously trying to identify, test and potentially acquire new and innovative technologies to further criminal investigations within the scope of their authorities. Discovery, successful testing/piloting and adoption of a new technology requires the development of operational policies to ensure governance and accountability on their use, as ‘A0670147 6.000023 45well as their associated data acquisition, use and storage. These policies are developed in consideration of the Charter, the Privacy Act and other relevant legislation, regulations and policies. our review of the continued use of this technology and particularly Clearview AI is ongoing. In the interim, given the sensitivities surrounding facial recognition technology, we will only be using it in very limited and specific cixcunstances. Going forward, Divisions are asked to carefully scrutinize the use of facial recognition technologies, including Clearview AI, and only use it in exigent circunstances for victim identification in child sexual exploitation investigations or in circumstances where threat to life or grievous bodily harm may be inminent. Divisions should ensure that the Criminal Operations Officers (CROPS) approve any requests to use facial recognition technology. In the case of NHQ, any use is to be approved by the Director General of the requesting Program. You are further asked to advise Assistant Commissioner Jeff Adam, Technical Operations, SPS, of any use of facial recognition technology. This will provide national oversight and ensure that the organization is informed on an ongoing basis of the Limited use of this technology. NHQ will be determining the Policy Centre responsible as soon as practicable. In the meantime, if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Assistant Conmissioner Jeff Adam at (613) 993-2986 or via Groupitise. For questions related to the OPC investigation or upcoming joint review, please contact Cynthia Taylor, Director, Strategic Policy & Integration, SPs at (613) 843-5146 or via GroupWise. Thank you, Stephen White, Deputy Commissioner Specialized Policing Services 73 Leikin Drive, M8-3-502B Ottawa, Ontario KIA OR2 Tel 613-843-0631 stephen. white@remp-grc.ge.ca Bonjour, En raison de la rapidité des progrés technologiques, la Gendarmerie royale du Canada (GRC) explore continuellement des possibilités d’utiliser plus largement les technologies émergentes afin de déterminer comment celles ci pourraient faciliter les opérations policiéres. Toutefois, bien que Lfutilisation des nouvelles technologies nous permette d’améliorer notre capacité a mener des enquétes de maniére plus efficace et plus efficiente, nous devons trouver le juste équilibre entre cette capacité et le droit des personnes 4 la vie privée. Récemment l'utilisation de la technologie de reconnaissance faciale par les forces de l'ordre a suscité un intérét médiatique important, en particulier concernant Clearview AI. La méthode de collecte de données utilisée par Clearview AI et L’utilisation de cette technologie par les forces de 1’ ordre ont suscité des inquiétudes chez certains parlementaires et responsables de la protection de la vie privée, c/est pourquol le Commissariat a la protection de ‘a0670147 7.000024 46Ja vie privée du Canada (CPVP) a annoncé 1a semaine derniare le lancement d'un examen conjoint de Clearview AI (avec les commissaires 4 la protection de la vie privée de 1'Alberta, de 1a Colombie Britannique et de l'Ontario), ainsi que la tenue d’une enquéte sur l'utilisation de la technologie de reconnaissance faciale par la GRC. En addition, la question de l'utilisation plus large de la technologie de reconnaissance faciale, y compris l'utilisation par les forces de l'ordre, sera étudiée par une commission parlenentaire. La GRC a reconnu avoir utilisé Clearview AI, mais elle 1’a fait principalement pour faire progresser 1" identification des victimes dans des affaires d’exploitation sexuelle des enfants. La GRC et d'autres organismes d’application de la loi tentent en permanence de trouver, de tester et éventuellement d’acquérir des technologies nouvelles et novatrices pour faire progresser les enquétes criminelles dans les limites de leurs pouvoirs. La découverte, la mise 4 1'épreuve/l’essai et 1’adoption d’une nouvelle technologie nécessitent 1’élaboration de politiques opérationnelles afin de garantir une gouvernance et une reddition de comptes adéquates, ainsi que l’acquiaition, l’utilisation et le stockage responsables des données qui y sont associées. Ces politiques doivent @tre élaborées en tenant compte de la Charte, la Loi sur la protection des renseignements personnels et d'autres lois, réglements et politiques pertinents. Notre examen de L’utilisation continue de cette technologie et en particulier de celle de Clearview AI est en cours. Entretemps, étant donné les sensibilités qui entourent des technologies de reconnaissance faciale, nous ne Lfutiliserons que dans des circonstances trés limitées et particulieres. A l’avenir, les divisions sont invitées 4 examiner attentivement utilisation des technologies de reconnaissance faciale, comprenant celles de Clearview AT, et a l’utiliser que dans des circonstances d’urgence pour 1! identification des victimes dans le cadre d’enquétes sur l’exploitation sexuelle des enfants ou dans des circonstances ob une menace de mort ou de 1ésions corporelles graves pourrait étre imminente. Il est demandé aux divisions de s'assurer que les agents de la Police criminelle approuvent toute demande d'utilisation des technologies de reconnaissance faciale. Dans le cas de 1’administration centrale, toute utilisation doit étre approuvée par le directeur général du programme denandeur. I1 vous est également demandé d’ informer le conmissaire adjoint Jeff Adam, Direction des Opérations techniques, Services de police spécialisés (SPS), de toute utilisation des technologies de reconnaissance faciale. Cela permettra d’assurer une surveillance nationale et de veiller a ce que Lforganisation soit informée en permanence de l'utilisation limitée de cette technologie. Lfadministration centrale déterminera le centre de décision responsable dés que possible. Dans l’intervalle, si vous avez des questions ou des préoccupations, n‘hésitez pas a conmuniquer avec le commissaire adjoint Jeff Adam par téléphone au (613) 993-2986 ou par Groupiise. Pour toute question relative a l’enquéte du CPVP ou a la vérification conjointe a venir, veuillez communiquer avec Cynthia Taylor, directrice, Politique stratégique et intégration, SPS, par téléphone au (613) 843-5146 ou par GroupWise. Merci, ‘a0670147 6.000025 ”Stephen White, sous-commissaire Services de police spécialisés 73 Leikin, piéce M8-3-502B Ottawa, ON KIA ORZ él 613-843-0631 stephen. white@remp-gre.ge.ca ‘A0670147 9.000026 48s.t5(t) ‘.16(49) From: keith. finn@remp-gre.gc.ca To: Brent TAYLOR Subject: Fud: St. Roch and E-Division teaming up Date: 2020/03/10 8:08:29 AM Bi Brent I am aware of the St Roch initiative in general and of some conversation to de-centralize from Ottaway this being driven by a number of compelling factors. While I was not aware of a specific desire to move to EDiv, it does make sense. Also, to your point, I would expect that formal discussion at Crops level, particularly on costs and, moving forward, accountability. If ay read is correct, mention is made of Cpl Humphries who is acting OIC. Can you advise who (DG level) is steering this from NHQ? Who will the St Roch team report to? As far as a broader cyber capability here in EDiv, I am fervent supporter of need to evolve our fledgling KSA's. ‘thanks Keith 26: Original message tex! From: brent.taylor@remp-gre.ge.ca To: Keith FINN Subject: Fwd: St. Roch and E-Division teaming up Date: 2020/03/10 6:40:32 AM Hi Keith, would like to discuss the attached message with you. Not sure if NHQ has made any enquiries with CrOps to determine approvals. It seens personnel at NHQ have been working with Colin Paul due to his time in Special I and his expertise with computers and engineering. I am in favour of having Colin Paul continue to assist NHQ with getting the st Roch system set up in E Div. ‘a0670147_13.000030, 7945(1) s6(8)0) 16,2) Brent sesssssEnd of original message tex! seaQcocssesasssssssOriginal message text=ssssessems=aee From: Colin.Paul@remp-gre.ge.ca To: Brent TAYLOR Subject: St. Roch and E-Division teaming up Date: 2020/03/10 6:05:06 AM Good afternoon Sir, In follow up to our conversation last week, I have drafted up an outline of what I believe the costs and benefits would be for us to team up with st. Roch. I am of the understanding that Ottawa would like to move forward quickly, and make the large investment before March 31, 2020. ‘Thank you, colin Summary Federal Policing Criminal Operations in Ottawa has been working on a project called St. Roch. St. Roch would like to expand and include E-Division in the St. Roch program to utilize the skills and resources E-Division has. The St. Roch initiative is to gather vast amounts of information from both sources inside and outside the RCMP, and assist investigators with analyses of the information collected. ‘The cost to E-Division is in three areas: ui Continue funding 2) ‘Training on the St. Roch system - $3 000 3) Overtime for Cpl Colin Paul 20 hrs/month: to support rollout and integration and prevent disruption to ongoing investigations. ‘The cost to Ottawa would be: i $300 000 initial investment of equipment in B-Division. 2) 2 Public servant employees are working on the St. Roch system located in E-Division. 3) ‘They are providing training and support. ‘The savings would be reduced investigator's resources when reviewing vast amounts of data, and coordination of similar E-Division initiatives. Having a direct connection at the early stages of the St. Roch project ensures we are part of the development and vision of the technology. ‘a0670147_14.000031 20Current Situation Federal Policing Criminal Operations in Ottawa, have been pioneering innovative technologies to support Canadian law enforcement activities. These technologies are to support local and international investigations by gathering massive amounts of information and finding the relevant pieces to help investigators. These innovative technologies are captured under the project called St. Roch, and included: Pacial Recognition, Audio / Written ‘Translation, Dark web scrapping and cataloguing, Remote access control, FINTRAC analysis and ability to search the estimated 350 unique information repositories the RCMP maintains. A / OIC Cpl manages the St. Roch team. Robert Humphries and is currently only in Ottawa. More than a dozen, Public servants and Regular menbers are working on the project, intending to double in 2020. E-Division FSOC has also been pioneering innovative investigational techniques, with some being the same as the St. Roch program. These initiatives are being rolled out by Cpl. Colin Paul, ‘These initiatives are done in conjunction with investigational operational duties Cpl. Colin Paul is involved in. Issues Ottawa and E-Division have been investing in similar initiatives, resulting in duplication of efforts and competition for limited resources of talent, time and funds. Solution FSOC E-Division and St. ROCH team coordinate their efforts, by integrating their technology into our infrastructure, and utilize the technology in support of FSOC investigations. cost ‘ansr0147_16.000032, aaA5{1) s.16(000) ‘The yearly cost to FSOC for the facility would be $40 000, and this includes: Rent and Utilities. St. Roch would put an initial investment of $300 000 of hardware into the facility, that would be utilized to run AI models of data collected. cpl. Colin Paul would need to travel to Ottawa for two weeks to be trained on the hardware and software. St. Roch would provide the training, but the travel costs could be on E-Div. FSOC, and is estimated at $3000. Overtime is estimated at 20 hrs a month to maintain investigational operations and support responsibilities. Resources Currently, E-Div. FSOC has the resources and skills to support these initiatives. Cpl. Paul's experience with computer programming languages of Python, C++ and Pascal along with network administration can be leveraged to support the effort. Capacity and knowledge transfer will be a concern as the program grows. An initial posting of 2 regular members and two public servant positions would help solve those concerns. Posting these positions early in 2020 will ensure they will be staffed when the program is starting to gain momentum. The public servant positions should be highly skilled software developers that would be integrated with the local St. Roch team, and the regular members are focused on FSOC Cyber investigations, with in-depth knowledge of the St. Roch systems to benefit from the synergies of the two areas. 8c: nd of original message tex ‘a0670147_16-000033 22From: Eric.Stubbs@remp-gre.gc.ca To: Dwayne McDonald , Michael LeSage «Michael. LeSage@remp=gre.gc.ca> Subject: Fwd: Clearview AT Date: 2020/03/12 2:54:00 PM FYI Dwayne/Mike - a Cst. Kevin Thomson from CFSEU was on the "CC" list described by Jeff below and should be responding to NHQ on this request. The rest of the E Division folks are on my side, (Surrey Det, THIT, Richmond). Thanks- Eric >>> Jeff Adam 2020/03/12 9:01 AM >>> Folks: ‘This is sent to CROPS for your situational awareness, and a follow-up to the Deputy SPS's message from last week on emerging technology and Clearview AI in particular. To those investigators in the cc list: You are likely aware of the Office of the Privacy Commissioner declaring an investigation into the RCMP's use of facial recognition technology, and in particular the application Clearview AI. The database from Clearview AT shows your email addresses as having access to a trial licence of their product. In anticipation of the OPC investigation, I am determining what, precisely, your use of the application was, including any of the following that might be relevant: 1. How many times did you submit an image or query through use of the application? 2. For each of the above, was it in relation to an investigation? Please provide file # and high level details with respect to the image and information received (victim or suspect). 3. For each of the above, if not for an investigation, please provide high level details (tested on self or coworker, etc). 4, What did you do with the information you received as a result of the use of the application (for each use)? ‘The RCMP is often in a position were investigators try different tools and techniques to further investigations, and this is no exception. What the RCMP does not yet have are guidelines around the use/testing of these innovative tools and techniques. Just to reassure everyone that there aze no penalties or problems in the use of this application, we will however need to be completely open with the OPC. ‘Thanks in advance, and if there are questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me. I would appreciate the a/n information as soon as practical, please. dete ‘ansr0147_17-000034 Py5.16(2) s.19(1) From: Dwayne.MeDONALD@remp-gre.ge.ca To: Manny Mann , Gary Leydier , Keith FINN , Michael LeSage Subject: Fwd: Use of Facial Recognition Technology // Utilisation de la technologie de reconnaissance faciale Date: 2020/03/06 8:26:23 AM FYSA and advisement to your reporting lines. As noted in the message, any use of facial recognition technologies, including Clearview AI (for the approved circumstances) will require CROPS approval. Dwayne Dwayne McDonald Assistant Commissioner E Division - Criminal Operations Officer Federal, Investigative Services and Organized Crime Dwayne McDonald Comnissaire adjoint Officier responsable des Opérations criminelles, Police fédérale, Services d’enquétes et le Crime organisé ~ Division E dwayne.-medonald@remp-gre.go.ca Tel: 778-280-4894 / 8: Original message text= From: stephen.white@rcmp-gre.gc.ca Tot Bernadine Chapman , Mario Panizzon , Ches Parsons , Garrett Woolsey , Deanna Hill , Francois Deschénes , Claude Castonguay , Jane Maclatchy , Rob Hill , Dwayne McDonald , Eric Stubbs , Jasmin Breton , Alfredo Bangloy , Mark Fisher , Jamie ZETTLER , Jeffrey CHRISTIE , Chris Leather , Lee Bergerman , Stephanie SACHSSE , Curtis ZABLOCKT , John FERGUSON , Mac Richards , Jennifer Ebert , Scott Sheppard , Chan Daktari (Dak) DARA , Larry Tremblay , Annie Pitre , Jennifer Strachan , Mike MacLean , Jodie Boudreau , Peter Koersvelt , Amanda JONES ‘A0670147_18.000035 06, Peter KIRCHBERGER Subject: Use of Facial Recognition Technology // Utilisation de la technologie de reconnaissance faciale Date: 2020/03/05 1 0 AM (le francais suit) Good day, Given the speed at which technology is evolving, the RCMP continues to explore the broader use of emerging technologies to determine how they could potentially benefit police operations. while leveraging new technology can enhance our ability to conduct investigations more efficiently and effectively, we need to balance this against an individual’s right to privacy. Recently there has been significant media interest in law enforcement’s use of facial recognition technology, particularly Clearview AI. The method of data collection used by Clearview AI and the technology's use by law enforcement has caused concerns among sone Parliamentarians and privacy officials, with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) announcing last week the launch of a joint review of Clearview AI (along with Privacy Commissioners in Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario), and an investigation into the ROMP''s use of facial recognition technology. In addition, the issue of the use of facial recognition technology more broadly, including use by law enforcement, will be studied before a Parliamentary Committee. ‘The RCMP has acknowledged that we have used Clearview AI, mostly to advance victim identification in child sexual exploitation cases. The RCMP and other law enforcement agencies are continuously trying to identify, test and potentially acquire new and innovative technologies to further criminal Snvestigations within the scope of their authorities. Discovery, successful testing/piloting and adoption of a new technology requires the development of operational policies to ensure governance and accountability on their use, as well as their associated data acquisition, use and storage. These policies are developed in consideration of the Charter, the Privacy Act and other relevant legislation, regulations and policies. our review of the continued use of this technology and particularly Clearview AI is ongoing. In the interim, given the sensitivities surrounding facial recognition technology, we will only be using it in very limited and specific cixcunstances. Going forward, Divisions are asked to carefully scrutinize the use of facial recognition technologies, including Clearview AI, and only use it in exigent cixcunstances for victim identification in child sexual exploitation investigations or in circumstances where threat to life or grievous bodily harm may be imminent. Divisions should ensure that the Criminal Operations Officers (CROPS) approve any requests to use facial recognition technology. In the case of NHQ, any use is to be approved by the Director General of the requesting Program. You are further asked to advise Assistant Commissioner Jeff Adam, Technical Operations, SPS, of any use of facial recognition technology. This will provide national oversight and ensure that the organization is informed on an ongoing basis of the limited use of this technology. NHQ will be determining the Policy Centre responsible as soon as practicable. In the meantime, if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Assistant Commissioner Jeff Adam at (613) 993-2986 or via ‘A0670147_19.000036 o7Groupilise. For questions related to the OPC investigation or upcoming joint review, please contact Cynthia Taylor, Director, Strategic Policy & Integration, SPS at (613) 843-5146 or via GroupWise. ‘Thank you, Stephen White, Deputy Commissioner Specialized Policing Services 73 Leikin Drive, M8-3-502B Ottawa, Ontario KIA OR2 ‘Tel 613-843-4631 stephen. white@remp-gre.ge.ca Bonjour, En raison de la rapidité des progrés technologiques, la Gendarmerie royale du Canada (GRC) explore continuellement des possibilités d’utiliser plus largement les technologies émergentes afin de déterminer comment celles ci pourraient faciliter les opérations policiéres. Toutefois, bien que l'utilisation des nouvelles technologies nous permette d’améliorer notre capacité a mener des enquétes de maniare plus efficace et plus efficiente, nous devons trouver le juste équilibre entre cette capacité et le droit des personnes 4 la vie privée. Récemment l'utilisation de la technologie de reconnaissance faciale par les forces de ltordre a suscité un intérét médiatique important, en particulier concernant Clearview AI. La méthode de collecte de données utilisée par Clearview AI et L’utilisation de cette technologie par les forces de 1’ ordre ont suscité des inguiétudes chez certains parlementaires et responsables de 1a protection de 1a vie privée, c’est pourquoi le Commissariat 4 la protection de Ja vie privée du Canada (CPVP) a annoncé 1a semaine derniére le lancement df un examen conjoint de Clearview AT (avec les commissaires 4 la protection de la vie privée de l"Alberta, de la Colombie Britannique et de l'Ontario), ainsi que la tenue d'une enquéte sur l'utilisation de la technologie de reconnaissance faciale par la GRC. En addition, la question de l'utilisation plus large de la technologie de reconnaissance faciale, y compris l'utilisation par les forces de l'ordre, sera étudiée par une commission parlementaire. La GRC a reconnu avoir utilisé Clearview AT, mais elle 1’a fait principalement pour faire progresser 1/ identification des victimes dans des affaires d’exploitation sexuelle des enfants. La GRC et d'autres organismes d’ application de 1a loi tentent en permanence de trouver, de tester et éventuellement d’acquérir des technologies nouvelles et novatrices pour faire progresser les enquétes criminelles dans les limites de leurs pouvoirs. La découverte, la mise 4 1" épreuve/l'essai et 1’ adoption d'une nouvelle technologie nécessitent 1’élaboration de politiques opérationnelles afin de garantir une gouvernance et une reddition de comptes adéquates, ainsi que l’acquisition, l’utilisation et le stockage responsables des données qui y sont associées, Ces politiques doivent étre élaborées en tenant compte de la Charte, la Loi sur la protection des renseignements personnels et d'autres lois, réglements et politiques pertinents. Notre examen de L1/utilisation continue de cette technologie et en particulier ‘90670147 20.000087 08de celle de Clearview AI est en cours. Entretemps, étant donné les sensibilités qui entourent des technologies de reconnaissance faciale, nous ne lfutiliserons que dans des circonstances trés limitées et particuliéres. A Lfavenir, les divisions sont invitées a examiner attentivement 1’ utilisation des technologies de reconnaissance faciale, comprenant celles de Clearview AT, et a l’utiliser que dans des cizconstances d’urgence pour 1! identification des victimes dans le cadre d’enquétes sur l’exploitation sexuelle des enfants ou dans des circonstances ot une menace de mort ou de 1ésions corporelles graves pourrait étre imminente. Tl est demandé aux divisions de s'assurer que les agents de la Police criminelle approuvent toute demande d’utilisation des technologies de reconnaissance faciale. Dans le cas de l'administration centrale, toute utilisation doit @tre approuvée par le directeur général du programme demandeur. I1 vous est également demandé d' informer le commissaire adjoint Jeff Adam, Direction des Opérations techniques, Services de police spécialisés (SPS), de toute utilisation des technologies de reconnaissance faciale. Cela permettra d’assurer une surveillance nationale et de veiller a ce que Lorganisation soit informée en permanence de l'utilisation limitée de cette technologie. Lfadministration centrale déterminera le centre de décision responsable dés que possible. Dans 1’intervalle, si vous avez des questions ou des précccupations, n/hésitez pas a conmuniquer avec le commissaire adjoint Jeff Adam par téléphone au (613) 993-2986 ou par GroupWise. Pour toute question relative 4 1’engu@te du CPVP ou a la vérification conjointe 4 venir, veuillez conmuniquer avec Cynthia Taylor, directrice, Politique stratégique et intégration, SPS, par téléphone au (613) 843-5146 ou par GroupWise. Merci, Stephen White, sous-commissaire Services de police spécialisés 73 Leikin, piace M@-3-502B Ottawa, ON KIA OR2 él 613-843-4631 stephen. white@remp-gre.ge.ca secgcensecansscsEnd of original message textes=ssess== ‘Ager0147_21-000038 osFrom: Vaz.Kassam@remp-gre.gc.ca To: Ted De Jager , Gary SHINKARUK , Kevin HACKETT , Stephen THATCHER , Subject: RTIC-BC Programme Review Date: 2019/08/30 9:46:14 AM Attachment NL: Li on3 Hello sirs, Over the past five years the Real-Time Intelligence Centre - British Columbia (RTIC-BC) has evolved and is becoming a recognized Centre for British Columbia law enforcement personnel to utilize in advancing their respective investigations. The RTIC-BC had two programme reviews, carried out by the University of Fraser Valley, the most recent in 2017, and the recommendations from those two reviews were considered and implemented where practical. In June 2018, with the financial support of the Provincial Government, the RTIC-BC rolled out support for police agencies outside the Lower Mainland jurisdictional boundaries. This support has not been real-time, rather it has been based on internal alerts, and individual agencies directly contacting the RTIC-B. Colloquially referred to as Tier II service delivery. In addition to supporting the entire province, the RTIC-BC has aggressively carried out an outreach campaign with various police agencies throughout the province. This outreach continues and RTIC-BC employees are now working with police recruits both from the Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC) and the Pacific Region Training Centre (PRTC), ensuring an early awareness of the assistance the RTIC-BC can provide. Lastly, the RTIC-BC is leveraging technology as much as possible, and has been identified as a unit that will test a facial recoanition algorithm through the RCMP's National Headquarters in early 2020. ‘The RTIC-BC is becoming more recognized domestically, but now internationally with interest from police agencies to visit the Centre from the USA, Germany, and Australia. Given these factors, it was felt that the RTIC-8C would benefit from a programme review to ensure the Centre is tracking in the right direction, and has the adequate resources, including funding, to continue to move into the next decade. As part of the programme review, members from the "E" Division Operational Strategy Branch (OSB) will be carrying out interviews with various stakeholders and clients. The RTIC-BC Steering Committee has been identified as a stakeholder, and has been asked to participate in this review. Your participation is encouraged, and interviewers will schedule a date for an ‘A0670147_38.000055 aninterview through your respective ERs. It is hoped that these interviews can begin during the early part of September. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. I want to thank you in advance for participating, as well as thank you for the support you have provided the RTIC-EC. Respectfully, Vaz Kassam (Insp.) Officer In Charge Real Time Intelligence Centre-British Columbia (0) 778.290.4717 Real-Time Engagement, Real-Time Results CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE - AVIS DE CONFIDENTIALITE ‘This e-mail message is intended only for the above named recipient (s) and may contain information that is privileged and/or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you have received this message in error or are not the named recipient(s), please immediately notify the sender, delete this email message without making a copy and do not disclose or relay this e-mail message to anyone. 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