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DHS Begins Scenario Tests Of Biometric Entry, Exit Procedures

By Cal Biesecker

Monday, June 30th, 2014

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DHS Begins Scenario Tests Of Biometric Entry, Exit Procedures

Test subjects queue at a mock CBP airport entry processing station as part of a DHS effort to test biometric entry and exit devices for foreign nationals arriving and departing U.S. airports. Photo: DHS

UPPER MARLBORO, Md.—The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in June began scenario testing at a facility here to evaluate the use of various biometric devices in passenger queuing processes at Customs checkpoints for entry and exit procedures for foreign travelers at the nation’s airports and is firming plans to lead to an acquisition effort, according to department officials. The Air Entry and Exit Re-Engineering (AEER) project, which began just over a year ago and was disclosed last by DHS last…

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