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Personnel identification systems

Biometrics Basics

Journal
Techbeat
Date Published
October 2000
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
Publication Type
Issue Overview

TECHBeat, Fall 2006

Date Published
October 2006
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
Publication Type
Report (Technical)

Biometrics In Corrections

Journal
Techbeat
Date Published
October 2000
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
Publication Type
Report (Technical)

Counting on Biometrics

Journal
Techbeat
Date Published
2003
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
Publication Type
Program/Project Description

The Eyes Have It

Date Published
October 2006
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
Publication Type
Program/Project Description

Cell Phones in Prison

June 2010

Criminals are using cell phones illegally in prisons and jails to conduct their business and intimidate witnesses. Although technology solutions to this problem are available, they can create new challenges, such as legal and implementation issues associated with cell phone use in correctional facilities. Panelists will discuss various aspects to consider from how prisoners use cell phones, to day-to-day and operational aspects, to legal and regulatory concerns.

Transcript
Cell Phones in Prison
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1 of 7: Cell Phones in Prison, Ellen Scrivner, National Institute of Justice , 2 of 7: Cell Phones in Prison, Gary D. Maynard, Secretary, Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Service , 3 of 7: Cell Phones in Prison, Harley Lappin, Director, Federal Bureau of Prisons, U.S. Department of Justice , 4 of 7: Cell Phones in Prison, Aaron D. Kennard, Executive Director, National Sheriffs' Association , 5 of 7: Cell Phones in Prison, James Arden Barnett, Jr., Chief, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, Federal Communication Commission , 6 of 7: Cell Phones in Prison, Larry D. Atlas, Senior Advisor to the Assistant Secretary, Office of the Assistant Secretary, National Telecommunications and Information Administration, Washington, D.C. , 7 of 7: Cell Phones in Prison, Question and Answer Session

TechBeat, Winter 2013

Journal
Techbeat
Date Published
January 2013
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
Publication Type
Program/Project Description

Biometric Basics

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