LAX unveils 40 new APC kiosks, CLEAR working with TSA to strengthen airport security
U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Los Angeles International Airport have installed 40 new automated passport control kiosks at LAX…
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.
NIST conducting tattoo recognition technology challenge
The National Institute of Standards and Technology is inviting all interested commercial and academic organizations to participate in advancing research…
Dubai police to soon use Google Glass to combat crime
The Dubai police force will soon implement a new initiative in which it will equip detectives with Google Glass eyewear…
Russia to launch pilot program to fingerprint visa applicants
Russian embassies and consulates in Britain, Denmark, Myanmar and Namibia will launch a pilot program this January that makes it…
FBI seeks to add Rapid DNA to biometric database
This week, the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation announced a plan to accelerate the collection of DNA profiles for the…
3M to supply electronic monitoring services for New Zealand’s Department of Corrections
3M announced it has won a contract to provide electronic monitoring services for the Department of Corrections in New Zealand….
Guidelines for UK police chiefs on applications to retain & use biometric material
The UK’s National DNA Database Strategy Board has published guidelines for chief police officers when deciding whether to make an…
Top biometrics news stories, week ending September 28
Here’s a recap of most popular and noteworthy biometrics industry news that appeared on BiometricUpdate.com this past week. Biometrics Week…
LA County Sheriff’s Department to launch biometric ID system with little discussion
According to a NBC television report produced in conjunction with the Center for Investigative Reporting, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s…
Canadian researchers developing new fingerprint scanning process
A research team at the University of Windsor in Ontario, Canada is currently developing a new technology it says could…
Biometric Market Analysis and Buyer's Guides
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