Biometrics at the Border Is Moving Fast. Here’s What GovCons Should Watch

DHS last summer invited industry partners to the Progreso International Bridge border crossing in southern Texas to demonstrate facial biometric capability for Customs and Border Protection.

Hear from DHS component leaders and industry experts about biometrics, counter-UAS and AI in border security.

Prior to deploying to the border, DHS built and developed a replica of the pedestrian exit environment at the MTF.

Rule Finalization Kicks Starts Border Biometric Data Effort The December finalization of a DHS rule accelerated efforts to collect biometric data at borders.

Pivot to Real-Time Facial Recognition in Motor Vehicles DHS’ doesn’t want biometrics for border crossings limited to pedestrians.