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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.

NIJ FY 10 Sensor, Surveillance, and Biometric Technologies Center of Excellence

Closing Date
NIJ seeks proposals for the operation of a Sensor, Surveillance, and Biometric Technologies Center of Excellence. The Center, which will be a component of the National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Center System, will conduct testing, evaluation, technology assistance programs, and other services related to sensors and biometrics technologies applied to criminal justice application.

NIJ FY 10 Biometrics Research and Development

Closing Date

NIJ seeks proposals for funding for research and development of biometric technologies that will positively confirm an individual's identity at 1,000 meters for law enforcement application.