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2024 Update on DHS’s Use of Face Recognition & Face Capture Technologies

Face Recognition and Face Capture (FR/FC) are powerful AI technologies that DHS uses to improve how the public interacts with us and support critical law enforcement investigations, while protecting privacy and individual rights. Today, DHS published a report on our use of Face Recognition and Face Captures technologies, which includes more information than ever previously shared about how we use and govern these technologies.

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Implementation of DHS Directive 026-11: 2024 Report on Select Use Cases of Face Recognition and Face Capture Technology

Face Recognition and Face Capture (FR/FC) are powerful Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) uses to improve how the public interacts with us and to support critical law enforcement investigations, while protecting privacy and individual rights. But when used incorrectly, these technologies, like any advanced technologies, can introduce new risks and challenges.

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Biometric Technology Report

Executive order on advancing effective, accountable policing and criminal justice practices to enhance public trust and public safety (EO 14074).

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Detect Anything That’s Coming into the Country

In this episode, host Dee Saini chats with S&T Biometrics Program Manager and Ports of Entry Project Manager John Clemmensen about how Multi-Energy Portals (MEP) are securing our borders. John discusses how these cargo scanners work and what they detect—everything from narcotics to queso (yes, you read that correctly). 

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The CIS Ombudsman's Webinar Series: 2024 Annual Report

On July 30, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman (CIS Ombudsman) hosted a webinar highlighting its 2024 Annual Report to Congress.

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The CIS Ombudsman's Webinar Series: 2024 Annual Report

Invitation to CIS Ombudsman Webinar for 2024 Annual Report to Congress.

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CIS Ombudsman Office Issues 2024 Annual Report to Congress

On June 28, 2024, the Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman (CIS Ombudsman) submitted our 2024 Annual Report to Congress.

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OBIM Decade in Review

2023 marked the 10th anniversary of the Office of Biometric Identity Management (OBIM), which coincides with the 20th anniversary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

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Exchanging Biometric Data

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Biometric Identity Management (OBIM) employs biometric technologies that enhance data sharing capabilities to help those on the frontline to make accurate and timely decisions to identify people they encounter and determine if they pose a risk to the United States. The information sharing process includes data exchanges between DHS Components and Offices, state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement, the intelligence community, and external federal and international partners.

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Digital Identity and Trust

Digital trust enabled by new capabilities, such as digital credentials (e.g., model drivers licenses) and zero trust architecture, are critical to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) successfully deploying and operating 5G communication systems, critical infrastructure, government services, and many other Department missions.