: Be cautious of unofficial sites claiming to offer an "FBI Face Database" download. These are often malware traps or phishing attempts designed to exploit curiosity about sensitive government data. Next Generation Identification (NGI) — LE - FBI.gov
: The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) hosts the Computer Forensic Reference Data Sets (CFReDS) , which include zip files of simulated forensic data for testing tools. Download FBI Faces zip
The FBI does not provide a public "zip" download of its facial recognition database. Their primary system, the Next Generation Identification (NGI) , is a secure, multi-biometric repository used only by vetted law enforcement. : Be cautious of unofficial sites claiming to