Law enforcers in UK to use Rapid DNA
The recently introduced RapidHIT Human Identification (HID) system promises to transform the way investigations are conducted in the UK. It…
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Iris scans are the next big thing for FBI
Iris scans will be the next big thing for the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation as it plans to test…
London Police using Facial Recognition Software Facewatch ID
As reported by Metro, online UK news website, the Facewatch ID app has been updated with 2,800 photographs that can…
Biometrics Facial, Fingerprint and Iris Recognition Technologies Still Face Challenges
The constant clamor for a centralized and overall better means of international identification has led for advanced technologies in the…
Explainer: Face Recognition
Humans often use faces to recognize individuals and advancements in computing capability over the past few decades now enable similar…
NIST recognizes 3M Cogent’s Latent Fingerprint Algorithm Most Accurate
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) recognizes 3M Cogent’s latent fingerprint algorithm as achieving the highest accuracy score….
Biometric Palm Prints included in AFIS Upgrades
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation will be expanding its Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) to also include palm prints and…
Canada to eavesdrop at airports, border crossings
Canada announced this week that it will begin using high-definition cameras and microphones capable of recording conversations between travelers at…
University Police implement Biometrics Access System
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) announced on Tuesday that it will be implementing a Biometrics Access System (BACSTM). The announcement…
US / Korea Traveler Program includes Biometric Fingerprinting
The U.S.A and the Republic of Korea have launched a reciprocal program where low-risk travelers of both countries can sign-up…
