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Homeland Security

CBP Begins Facial Comparison Evaluation Of Travelers In Vehicles

By Cal Biesecker

Thursday, August 30th, 2018

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CBP Begins Facial Comparison Evaluation Of Travelers In Vehicles

Hidalgo Port Director Carlos Rodriguez inaugurates facial comparison testing at Anzalduas International Bridge. Photo: CBP

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on Thursday began a technical demonstration of facial recognition technology aimed at travelers entering and departing the U.S. in vehicles.The evaluation, which could last up to a year, is deployed at the Anzalduas International Bridge Port of Entry in Texas at two entry lanes and two departure lanes that are marked so that drivers have the option to opt in or out of the testing.“This technical demonstration will help inform the agency on next steps…

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