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…
NGI – Next Generation Identification
The FBI NGI (Next Generation Identification) is the primary biometric and criminal history identification system utilized by the FBI and law enforcement agencies across the United States.
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…
FBI’s new NGI system leads to faster and more accurate responses
The FBI said that its new biometric identification system, Next Generation Identification, has resulted in faster and more accurate matches…
Top biometrics news stories, week ending September 21
Here’s a recap of most popular and noteworthy biometrics industry news that appeared on BiometricUpdate.com this past week. Biometrics Week…
The FBI says its biometric identification database is now fully operational
The FBI’s Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) division announced its biometric identification system, Next Generation Identification (NGI), is now in…
FBI updates legislators on new biometric technologies developing in Clarksburg
FBI officials briefed Virginia state legislators with the Joint Committee on Technology this week at the FBI Center in Harrison…
FBI digitizes millions of records to prepare for Next Generation Identification system
The FBI announced it has digitally converted millions of files stored at its Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) division’s warehouse…
GSA publishes location shortlist for FBI Consolidated Headquarters
According to a new report from the U.S. General Services Administration, a shortlist of locations for the new FBI Consolidated…
EFF asks for privacy review of FBI biometrics database
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) and several other organizations have formally asked the U.S. Department of Justice to review the…
