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Personnel identification systems

TECHBeat, Fall 2006

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

The Eyes Have It

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

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.

Biometric Basics

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