What are the different DHS agencies deploying biometrics at U.S. borders?

Biometric systems are fast becoming a staple of the travel experience in the U.S. as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) embraces touchless options for border security and beyond. In its recently released Innovation, Research & Development (IRD) Strategic Plan, Fiscal Years 2024-2030, DHS says it is “investigating enhanced biometrics capabilities grounded in rigorous scientific study and analysis to improve identity validation and verification of individuals arriving or departing points of entry on foot or within a vehicle.”

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