I don't want to let the cops off the hook here. The previous commenter suggested a mechanically plausible way: "decent software used in a racist way" would have the above problem
Unfortunately in America it is very difficult to sue or otherwise obtain redress of grievance when the perpetrator of an act is a police officer. It is almost certainly easier to sue the company to stop the software's use than sue the police to stop them from using it.
Not sure why this is being downvoted. This is a factually accurate description of an issue highly relevant to the topic.
If you aren't aware of the specifics, research "qualified immunity" , a legal doctrine that was not passed into law but invented by the courts to shield police from the consequences of violating your civil rights.
I’m of the impression that it’s relatively easy to sue, but that the municipality will just settle for millions and not fire the police officer lest they incur the wrath of the police union.
I don't want to let the cops off the hook here. The previous commenter suggested a mechanically plausible way: "decent software used in a racist way" would have the above problem