MorphoTrak to launch video analytics solution at GIS
MorphoTrak announced that it will launch its video analytics solution, Morpho Video Investigator (MVI), at the 2015 Global Identity Summit…
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.
Australia’s planned use of facial recognition raises privacy issues
The Australian government’s plans to further its use of facial recognition as part of its counter-terrorism efforts is raising concerns…
BORDERPOL sponsors demo products; organization announces keynote for world congress
Sponsors of last week’s BORDERPOL North America meeting in Washington, D.C. demonstrated their products and services to event attendees. The…
Crossmatch handheld device recognized as Biometric Identification Device of 2015 by GSN
Crossmatch announced that its Verifier Sentry handheld device has been awarded the Biometric Identification Device of 2015 by Government Security…
Law enforcement agencies trialing technology that analyzes chemical residues on fingerprints
Several US law enforcement agencies, such as Guilford County Sheriff’s Department in North Carolina, are testing ArroGen Group’s new fingerprint…
Biometrics in border control, facial recognition, a lawsuit and more top stories
Here’s a recap of the most popular biometrics industry news that appeared on BiometricUpdate.com this past week. Lawsuit In one…
Rep. John Katko keynotes BORDERPOL International Security meeting
Yesterday, Rep. John Katko (R-NY), gave the keynote address at the BORDERPOL International Security Meeting in Washington, DC. The BORDERPOL…
Inmates to be tracked by biometrics in Philippines prisons
The Philippines government introduced its first-ever electronic Inmate Management Information System (IMIS) to prevent prisoners in state penitentiaries from overstaying…
Iowa police to implement MorphoTrak digital fingerprinting system
Police officers in Keokuk, Iowa will soon implement a new digital fingerprinting system to identify suspects and criminals, according to…
Santa Monica police spend $60k annually on fingerprinting service
Police departments across California are using Live Scan, the state Department of Justice’s (DOJ) national electronic fingerprint database, when “booking”…
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