Cochise County Adopts ICE Iris Tech

Cochise County’s police departments are set to deploy cutting-edge iris-scanning tech—same system ICE uses—after securing a $10 million contract with BI² Technologies, a company with ties to past administrations and a controversial track record. The mobile-friendly I.R.I.S. system lets officers verify identities on the spot, fueling concerns about privacy, accuracy, and potential misuse, especially as it’s paired with existing 287(g) agreements that allow local cops to flag deportable immigrants during routine stops. Critics warn biometric systems can be fooled and that sensitive data may be vulnerable to leaks or exploitation. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7c40bbd3a402e9ee