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IBG hosts Webcast on biometrics in correctional facilities

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

The National Sensors, Surveillance, and Biometric Technologies Center of Excellence, a program of the National Institute of Justice operated by International Biometric Group, is hosting a Webcast: Biometrics in Correctional Facilities, to be held Thursday, May 29th, at 1 pm ET.

Biometrics are becoming increasingly popular in correctional facilities as there are improved technology price-to-functionality ratios, more complex inmate processing needs, and the availability of government technology funding has improved.

Center of Excellence Analyst and IBG Consultant Joy Kasaaian will discuss:

  • Overview of prison operations and areas for using biometrics
  • Use cases of biometrics in correctional facilities
  • Comparing iris recognition, fingerprint, and hand geometry
  • Lessons learned
  • What the Center of Excellence can do for your prison

Event Title: Biometrics in Correctional Facilities Event Date: May 29th, 2008 at 01:00 PM Eastern Standard Time Web activation: http://www.biometricgroup.com/webcon Dial-in Phone Number: 303-262-2004 [end] 

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