DNA lab error accused innocent man of rape in the UK
Private firm LGC Forensics falsely associated a man in a rape case and caused him be held for several months….
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.
Brazil municipal elections to employ biometric voting
More than half a million electronic voting machines will be used this Sunday during Brazil’s municipal elections where nearly 140…
U.S. military offers procurement opportunity to biometric vendors
The U.S. military will be evaluating tactical biometric devices from a myriad of manufacturers this December to test the durability…
Ultra-Scan Corp. targets military, police for fingerprint scanners
Ultra-Scan Corp. is seeking new markets for its fingerprint scanner security products. Recently, the firm, which specializes in ultrasonic and…
SITA to launch biometric airline self-boarding in Persian Gulf
According to SITA, a specialist in air transport communications and information technology, boarding passes for air travel may soon be…
Smiles banned for New Jersey driver’s licenses
Starting immediately, the New Jersey Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is not permitting smiles on driver license photos due to…
“Coast Guard City” looks at fingerprinting business license applicants
The city council of Newburyport, Massachusetts, dubbed the “Coast Guard City”, deliberated on a proposal requiring people who apply for…
GIA to release a comprehensive report on fingerprint sensors
Global Industry Analysts, Inc. is slated to release a report covering the silicon-based fingerprint sensors market. The comprehensive report will…
Taiwan added to U.S. visa waiver program
Taiwan has been added to the U.S. visa waiver program, streamlining travel for thousands of eligible biometrically credentialed Taiwan passport…
CITI profiles manageID biometric credential software
Creative Information Technology, Inc. (CITI) recently profiled manageID, its family of commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) identity management and credentialing software products at…
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