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DHSICEPIA-065 Biometric Identification Transnational Migration Alert Program

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Office of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) established the Biometric Identification Transnational Migration Alert Program (BITMAP) to promote and strengthen the international cooperation and coordination of law enforcement agencies’ efforts to combat transnational criminal activity, identify threats of potential terrorism, and enforce customs laws. 

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Biometric Data Sharing with SLTT Law Enforcement

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Automated Biometric Identification System (IDENT) is the DHS-wide repository for comparing, storing, and sharing biometric information, such as fingerprints, face images, and iris scans. IDENT is the largest biometric repository in the U.S. government. 

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IDENT’s IXM Schema and Conformance Tool

The Office of Biometric Identity Management (OBIM) maintains the Automated Biometric Identification System, also known as IDENT. To enable biometric and identity management services to OBIM’s customers, OBIM created the IDENT Exchange Message (IXM) Specification as an application profile designed to allow Stakeholders’ own biometric systems communicate with IDENT.

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Biometric Technology Report

Executive order on advancing effective, accountable policing and criminal justice practices to enhance public trust and public safety (EO 14074).

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Detect Anything That’s Coming into the Country

In this episode, host Dee Saini chats with S&T Biometrics Program Manager and Ports of Entry Project Manager John Clemmensen about how Multi-Energy Portals (MEP) are securing our borders. John discusses how these cargo scanners work and what they detect—everything from narcotics to queso (yes, you read that correctly). 

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The CIS Ombudsman's Webinar Series: 2024 Annual Report

On July 30, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman (CIS Ombudsman) hosted a webinar highlighting its 2024 Annual Report to Congress.

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OBIM Decade in Review

2023 marked the 10th anniversary of the Office of Biometric Identity Management (OBIM), which coincides with the 20th anniversary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

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Exchanging Biometric Data

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Biometric Identity Management (OBIM) employs biometric technologies that enhance data sharing capabilities to help those on the frontline to make accurate and timely decisions to identify people they encounter and determine if they pose a risk to the United States.

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DHS S&T Announces Track 3 of the Remote Identity Validation Tech Demo Challenge

DHS S&T announced the launch of Track 3 of the Remote Identity Validation Technology Demonstration (RIVTD).

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Demographic Effects Across 158 Facial Recognition Systems

This report examines 158 combinations of acquisition systems and matching algorithms to better understand demographic effects on mated similarity scores.