A large Texas law enforcement agency is seeking the assistance of vendors in the acquisition of technology.
The Texas Department of Public Safety has posted a request for information (RFI) seeking information related to mobile biometric identification devices. The department may use the data to determine functionality options and build requirements around the functions.
Fingerprint and other biometric comparison technologies used to involve printing individuals on heavyweight paper and manually comparing those prints to others in a repository. Current technology identifies individuals by matching submitted fingerprints and biometrics, primarily captured by Live Scan devices in a booking environment, to those in the state’s fingerprint repository.
DPS is requesting information about the capabilities of mobile identification devices and software that can be used during traffic stops or investigations to quickly identify people.
Devices must be included on the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s list of approved devices and have specifications with 500 pixels per inch or have personal identity verification (PIV) specifications. Devices should have a fingerprint acquisition profile of 30 or greater. Specifications can be found on the FBI’s website.
Deadline for submission of RFIs is July 15 and they should be submitted to the attention of Contract Specialist Linda Mahan, CTCD, CTCM; (512) 424-7096.
Law Enforcement Agency Seeks Information on Biometric Identification Devices
The mobile technology can be used during traffic stops or investigations to quickly identify people.
