Facial recognition back in crime-fighting toolkit for Colorado police
Facial recognition technology is coming back to the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO), this time under a new state law…
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.
Denmark to implement facial recognition for police investigations by year-end
The Danish government has confirmed plans to implement a facial recognition system for police to use in the investigation of…
SuperCom books $11M in new orders and contracts in Europe and US
SuperCom has, yet again, announced a series of developments, showcasing its expanding influence and financial success in both European and…
US wants EU members to give access to travelers’ biometric data by 2027
The U.S. authorities continue to push for access to EU member states’ biometric databases to conduct traveler screening as part…
Police Scotland’s body camera rollout delayed by data privacy concerns until 2025
The deployment of body-worn cameras (BWCs) for Police Scotland officers is facing delays, with the anticipated rollout now postponed until…
UK lawmakers debate facial recognition as a solution for retail crime
UK retail crime levels have been surging in recent years with lawmakers launching an inquiry on organized shoplifting gangs, including…
Facial recognition for Essex police rolls out in a heavily surveilled environment
The adoption of biometrics and facial recognition technology by law enforcement bodies in the UK and U.S. has progressed to…
Panama praises US contribution to biometrics program for deportation and return
Panama is exploring biometrics as a tool for rooting out people with criminal records. A release from Migracion Panama comments…
ACLU takes aim at police use of FRT in California, Maryland and Minnesota
Across the U.S., policy blows are being exchanged over the use of facial recognition by state police. As law enforcement…
Remote biometric surveillance and policing – a new frame of reference?
By Professor Fraser Sampson, former UK Biometrics & Surveillance Camera Commissioner In surveillance perspective is everything. Your viewpoint affects what you…
Biometric Market Analysis and Buyer's Guides
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