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Biometrics

Biometric Basics

Date Published
April 2007
Publication Type
Best Practice/State-of-the-Art Review
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored

NIJ FY 11 Sensor, Surveillance, and Biometric Technologies for Criminal Justice Applications

Closing Date

NIJ is seeking applications for funding to conduct research, technology development, and evaluation of sensor, surveillance, and biometrics technologies for law enforcement applications. Proposals should address the following four topics: 

  • Remote detection of concealed handguns.
  • Integrated sensor systems.
  • Crime scene evidence identification.
  • Biometric technologies.