DHS seeks vast expansion of biometrics collection for immigration benefits
In a proposed rule issued Monday, the agency said it wants to broaden the pool of individuals whose data it can collect and administer DNA testing of…
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement continues its work with Cellebrite
The digital forensics firm makes software and hardware that can crack and extract information from phones.
CBP releases further details on biometrics for vehicle crossings
Several new privacy documents regarding the agency’s Traveler Verification Service were released by the agency Wednesday.
Powerful scanners to spot drugs, weapons at the border are stuck in storage or inoperable, watchdog says
Only a third of the scanners are fully deployed and installed.
Customs and Border Protection’s AI investments won’t erase need for officers, nominee says
Rodney Scott told senators the agency is pushing forward on non-intrusive technologies for inspections, but humans will continue to play a major role.
Customs and Border Protection says it’s reviewing missing servers
A public records request shows that the agency has lost three servers in recent years, along with other devices.
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DHS announces new partnership to build fentanyl detection tools
The collaboration with the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory builds on previous DHS work with Interior and CBP.
Federal law enforcement officials make the case for expanded drone authorities
FBI, DOJ and CBP officials ask House lawmakers to give state and local authorities coverage permissions for unmanned aircraft systems.
Customs and Border Protection is expanding its use of biometric iris recognition
The agency hopes to use the technology in all of its border apprehensions, according to a source familiar with the program.
For Customs and Border Protection, AI has been a ‘game-changer’
Tech leaders at the agency say AI tools have complemented border agents’ jobs.