Department of Justice expands DNA collection to include detained immigrants
The US Department of Justice has proposed amending regulations requiring DNA to be collected from non-U.S. citizens detained at borders…
Rapid DNA
Rapid DNA testing at U.S. border extended and criticized
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is expanding its use of rapid DNA test kits from ANDE Corp. to verify…
Trial of rapid DNA biometrics to investigate false family claims by migrants at U.S.-Mexico border
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will conduct DNA tests in cases where border guards suspect people crossing the U.S.-Mexico…
Rapid DNA machines speed up police investigations but lack of protocols causes concern
Rapid DNA machines are being used by a growing number of law enforcement agencies in the U.S. to rapidly test…
DHS seeks reach-back tech for fielded rapid DNA systems; ICAM on-the-fly
To enhance its multimodal biometric collection for enhanced border security and the prevention of human trafficking and smuggling, the Department…
U.S. planning to expand use of biometrics in immigration system
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is attempting to establish its authority to use iris, voice, and other biometric ID…
IBIA issues policy paper on the emergence of rapid DNA technology
The International Biometrics + Identity Association (IBIA) released its latest policy paper, “The Emergence of Rapid DNA Technology,” following President…
NetBio’s DNAscan earns NDIS approval from the FBI
NetBio announced today that its DNAscan Rapid DNA Analysis System has received National DNA Index System (NDIS) approval from the…
New forensics research center to develop tools to improve law enforcement’s investigation capabilities
A new joint U.S.-Chinese forensic technology research center aims to develop new tools and applications for rapid DNA tests, as…
Biometrics Technology Center speeding up local, state and federal criminal investigations
The FBI Biometrics Technology Center in North Central West Virginia opened for use last month with its first employees settled…
