New forensics technique can reveal fingerprints of ivory poachers
According to a story that appeared in Scientific American, two new compounds can reveal criminals’ fingerprints on animal tusks and…
Law Enforcement
Law enforcement biometrics refers to applications and biometric systems which aid law enforcement agencies. While most often fingerprints, DNA, and in some cases facial recognition, this is a wide-ranging category and can include AFIS, ABIS, mobile identification systems, criminal ID solutions, fingerprint recognition, surveillance, as well as access control systems.
Biometrics registration for SIM cards in Bangladesh starts Wednesday
The Bangladesh government is ready to start biometrics registration of mobile-phone SIM card holders on Wednesday December 16, reports The…
EU tells Italy to take migrants’ fingerprints by force if necessary
On Monday, the European Commission asked Italy to step up its efforts to collect migrants’ fingerprints and said to use…
Cybersecurity focus increases in Canada, U.S. and U.K.
Over the past week, major initiatives have been launched in Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom focused on…
Rising security concerns driving global biometrics market growth: report
Persistence Market Research released its own report entitled “Next Generation Biometric Market – PMR Market Insight Report 2015 to 2021”,…
Rapid DNA data from IntegenX system used in court to secure conviction in murder trial
IntegenX announced that results from its RapidHIT system were used in a U.S. court to secure a conviction in an…
Biometrics in border security, fingerprints and fast food, facial recognition top this weeks news
Here is a recap of the most popular biometrics industry news that appeared on BiometricUpdate.com this past week Fingerprints By…
Australia considering facial recognition to detect problem drinkers in Northern Territory
Australia is considering using surveillance cameras with facial recognition technology to identify problem drinkers in the Northern Territory and refuse…
Morpho to deploy AFIS platform for Zambia Police Service
Morpho (Safran) has signed a contract with Zambia Police Service for the supply and deployment of its latest AFIS (Automated…
Biometrics exit screening pilot at Houston airport catches two criminal defendants
The Customs and Border Protection is currently piloting a biometric exit screening program at Houston Bush Intercontinental Airport to better…
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