Sensors, Surveillance and Biometric Technologies Center of Excellence

Department of Justice Press Announces the Creation of the Centers of Excellence

> Listen to our May 14 webcast:  Sensors and Surveillance: An Overview for Law Enforcement and Corrections

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On May 14, Center of Excellence Deputy Director Chris McAleavey, Senior Applications Engineer Jerry Cook and Analyst Mary Collins discussed the three main technology focus areas within the SSU portfolio of the Center:

-     Concealed Weapons / Contraband Detection
-     Enhanced Surveillance
-     Novel Sensors

This webcast includes:
-     An overview of new and emerging sensor technology customized for law enforcement applications
-     Advances in millimeter wave technology for security screenings
-     A history of NIJ investment in through-wall surveillance research and a review of current systems in development
-     Automated intelligence-driven video analytics software
-     Recent technology installations and deployments

Center of Excellence in the News

Contracted by the U.S. Department of Justice, International Biometric Group established and operates the Sensors, Surveillance and Biometric Technologies Center of Excellence. The Center supports National Institute of Justice law enforcement and corrections technology projects, including concealed weapons detection, through-the-wall surveillance, novel sensors, video surveillance and biometric technologies. The Center provides hands-on expert services and engineering assistance to 19,000+ U.S. state and local criminal justice agencies.

The Center of Excellence Mission

      - Scientific Engineering Advice and Support
      - Outreach and Networking
      - R&D Program Support

The Center supports law enforcement agencies nationwide to identify technology needs, assess and monitor NIJ R&D programs, test and evaluate technologies, implement and oversee pilot and demo programs in support of new technology adoption, develop technology guidelines, and provide specialized technology assistance and support.

Center of Excellence Biometrics Focus Areas

      - Collection Devices for Field Operations
      - Surveillance & Detection Technologies
      - Standards & Interoperability
      - Identity Management Systems

Center of Excellence Sensors & Surveillance Focus Areas

      - Intelligent Video Surveillance
      - Concealed Weapons Detection
      - Through-the-Wall Surveillance
      - Novel Sensors

The Center also leads Technical Working Group (TWG) meetings, partnering with leading state and local practitioners and federal experts to determine Justice's current technology needs and requirements.

Center of Excellence Webcasts

Listen to the October Center of Excellence Webcast: Mobile Biometrics in Law Enforcement
Listen to the September Center of Excellence Webcast: DNA-based Identification
Listen to the July Center of Excellence Webcast: Palmprint Biometrics in the Criminal Justice Community
Listen to the May Center of Excellence Webcast: Biometrics in Correctional Facilities
Listen to the February Center of Excellence Webcast: Sensors, Surveillance & Biometric Technologies COE

Recent Center of Excellence Events

Fall 2009 Biometric and Sensors and Surveillance Technology TWG Meetings
Sept. 22-24, 2009 - Tampa, FL

Biometric Consortium Conference
Sept. 22-24, 2009 - Tampa, FL

Spring 2009 Biometric and Sensors and Surveillance Technology TWG Meetings
July 21-22, 2009 - Alexandria, VA

NIJ Conference
June 15-17, 2009 - Arlington, VA

National Sheriff's Association Conference
June 20-24, 2009 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL