Mario Booker Ph.D.

Ph.D. in Information Technology Specializing in Digital and Network Forensics, Research area in Facial Recognition Software
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Dr. Booker is a minister, community advocate, and university professor hailing from Flint, Mich. Specializing in cybersecurity and digital forensics, Dr. Booker holds IT degrees from ITT, American Business and Technology, Northcentral University, and the University of Cumberlands. His expertise lies in the integration of technology into social and political structures, particularly within areas such as policing and smart cities.

Currently immersed in research, Dr. Booker's focus revolves around the impact of biometric technology on the smart police initiative. This initiative, a driving force in policing, aims to infuse technological innovation into routine policing activities. Dr. Booker is specifically examining the role of Biometric Facial-Recognition Software, considered by many as the future of policing. Anticipating the future, police agencies are gearing up to implement this technology, viewing it as a progressive step with long-term benefits for policing in the United States.

In his ongoing research within the realm of facial recognition software, Dr. Booker aims to uncover the repercussions of its integration into the smart police initiative. He is particularly concerned with the potential misrepresentation of this technology and the faulty premise it might create regarding the utilization of facial recognition software. Dr. Booker emphasizes the need for a thorough analysis to avoid disenfranchisement, as unchecked technology can lead to inaccuracies and misrepresentations within its scope.