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Finding Little Unity, DHS Strategic Framework Seeks More Integrated Approach To Biometrics

Finding Little Unity, DHS Strategic Framework Seeks More Integrated Approach To Biometrics
Unidentified traveler submitting a fingerprint at a Customs and Border Protection workstation. Photo: CBP

A months-long review of policies, operations and capabilities of biometric applications across the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) found that department components are not working together to make the best use of how these technologies are developed, acquired and deployed, according to a new strategy framework for biometrics released by DHS this week.The DHS Biometrics Strategic Framework 2015-2025 also says there is a lack of an integrated biometrics strategy for the department and there are capability shortfalls in a number…

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