US Customs and Border Protection2-200CBP is leading the way in innovative identity verification efforts through its use of facial biometric comparison technology. The use of this technology allows CBP to make existing travel requirements more efficient thereby creating a more seamless, secure and safer experience for travelers.
The implementation of biometric technology stems from the 9/11 Commission Report which authorized the U.S. Government to use an automated system to record the arrivals and departures of visitors at all air, sea and land ports of entry. As technologies have evolved, facial comparison has proven to be one of the most effective solutions.
Following years of testing and pilots, CBP has successfully operationalized and deployed facial biometric comparison technology, known as the Traveler Verification Service (TVS), to support comprehensive biometric entry and exit procedures in the air, land, and sea environments.
