Every Cochise County police agency will soon use the same iris scanners ICE deploys

By: Jerod MacDonald-Evoy

Outlets: Arizona Mirror

Published: June 4, 2026

Words: 644

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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Every law enforcement agency in Cochise County will soon be using the same iris-scanning technology as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

This week, the Cochise County Sheriff’s Office announced that, with the support of the Western States Sheriff’s Association, it and every municipal police department in the county would be adopting the biometric tech.

“This is about accuracy, safety and accountability,” Cochise County Sheriff Mark Dannells said in a statement. “By ensuring every …

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