Defense Forensics and Biometrics Agency

🔔Upcoming Revision Alert!🔔 A major update is coming with the revised DoDD 8521.01E, reflecting new leadership and collaboration between DFBA and the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security (OUSD(I&S)). This directive update will enable smoother processes, clearer roles, and a renewed focus on supporting mission-critical biometrics operations. 👉What's New? The transfer of the Principal Staff Assistant (PSA) for United States Department of Defense (DoD) biometrics and forensics to OUSD(I&S) brings strategic enhancements, ensuring that our operations align more closely with DoD's evolving security priorities. #DFBA #OUSD #PSA #DoDDUpdate #Biometrics #Forensics

What does the revised DoDD 8521.01E mean for our US Army Partners?🧐 📌 Enhanced Coordination: #DFBA and Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence & Security OUSD(I&S) are joining forces to optimize resources and support biometrics initiatives across all commands. 📌 Mission Focused: The update means faster, more effective support to our Army partners, driving forward our commitment to precision and security. 📌Future-Ready: We're positioning ourselves to adapt and tackle emerging threats with enhanced agility. DFBA & OUSD(I&S): Partnered in Precision, Focused on the Future. #ArmyStrong #DoDDirectives #DFBA #Biometrics #OUSD #Readiness #BeAllYouCanBe

DFBA recently participated in the IDGA two-day Biometrics for Government and Law Enforcement Summit in Reston, VA, to explore advancements in biometrics and strategies for enhancing face recognition and identification system operations. The event brought together representatives from U.S. Department of Homeland Security DHS Science and Technology Directorate, U.S. Department of Justice and others. Biometric industry leaders and stakeholders also attended, fostering collaboration on the evolving biometric needs of government and law enforcement. Notable sessions included: 👥 Mr. Geoff Stewart, Principal Deputy to the US Army Office of the Provost Marshal General (OPMG) & Director, #DFBA, alongside Mr. John “Neal” Latta, Assistant Administrator, Enrollment Services & Vetting Programs, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and Timothy Zolandz, Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) Program Manager, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) , participated in a panel discussion on privacy considerations, shared watchlists, and the evolving business case for biometrics. 👥 Mr. Glenn Krizay (Ret.), Director of DFBA, with experts, Ms. Janice Kephart, CEO, Identity Strategy Partners, and Mr. Warren Harris, Chief, Identity Intelligence Division (I2D) Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence & Security (USD(I&S)) explored the use of biometric technology and how to improve future vetting and screening operations. 👥 Dr. Patrick Cantwell, Chief Engineer, PdM Biometrics, PEO IEW&S , Christopher Hernandez NIWC Force Protection Solutions Chief Engineer, Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) HQ Public Safety Systems Chief, US Navy and Jeni Best, Branch Chief, Biometrics Program Office, US Customs and Border Protection examined the integration of facial recognition technology in vehicles for border security and base access control, highlighting real-world use cases and future needs. 👥 Mr. Shonnie Lyon, Director, Office of Biometric Identity Management (OBIM), DHS discussed the growing role of contactless biometric systems, face image quality standards, and a #DHS Strategic Sourcing Vehicle for biometric capability procurement. 👥 Mr. Scott Shockey, Division Director of Identity Operations, DHS, Arun Vemury, Senior Advisor for Biometrics and Identity Technologies, DHS Science & Technology Directorate, and Dr. Yevgeniy Sirotin, Technical Director of the Identity & Data Sciences Lab, SAIC identity and Data Sciences Lab had a panel discussion on improving facial recognition and identification system operations. The event included valuable networking breaks and many more experts sharing cutting-edge insights in advancing biometric technology. #Biometrics #BGLE #BiometricsSummit #Innovation #DNA

DFBA attended the Transatlantic Dialogue on Presentation Attack Detection workshop hosted at the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Washington D.C. This European Commission-funded workshop, organized by the European Association for Biometrics (#EAB) through the iMARS project fostered a constructive transatlantic platform, by gathering experts in Morphing Attack Detection (MAD), key stakeholders, researchers, and industry members, as well as European and North American agencies. The two-day event consisted of participation from the Department of Homeland Security (#DHS) Office of Biometric Identity Management (#OBIM), the DHS Science and Technology Directorate (#S&T), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the U.S. Department of State, the Canada Border Services Agency, and United States Department of Defense. This event focused on increasing collaboration and synchronization, by engaging participants in meaningful discussions, discovering transatlantic perspectives, exploring potential avenues for joint initiatives, networking, and sharing insights on state-of-the-art development, research, and challenges on Attack Detection. #biometrics

December 7, 1941: A Day That Lives in Infamy Decades after the attack on Pearl Harbor, advances in #forensic science, #DNA technology, and genealogical research continue to bring closure to families of those who were lost. Thanks to these groundbreaking innovations and the help of loved ones who provided critical DNA samples, the remains of service members once considered “unknown” are being identified and returned home. This progress reflects the unwavering commitment to honor those who gave their lives and ensure they are never forgotten. Today, we remember their sacrifice and celebrate the strides made in science and technology that allow us to reconnect the past with the present. #PearlHarbor #NeverForget #ForensicScience #DNAResearch #HonorTheFallen http://spr.ly/6045tLSc1

A late Thanksgiving means a short December. Nonetheless, #DFBA is hard at work, participating in the ongoing InterNational Committee for Information Technology Standards (INCITS) meetings with partners such as U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), in preparation for the upcoming #ISO Biometrics meetings in January. From contactless fingerprints to facial recognition image quality, we’ll be discussing a wide array of issues and developing a strong, cohesive U.S. position. #Biometrics #BeAllYouCanBe

Another successful conformance test in the books! DFBA’s Biometrics Interoperability Standards Conformance Office (BISCO) provides a critical service to the enterprise, testing, validating, and updating biometric data conformance for devices with mandated United States Department of Defense standards, making it easier to find compliant products off the shelf and out of the box. Participants in this test event were Reveal Technology and Thales, in conjunction with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC). If you have a #biometric enrollment product, reach out to participate in one of our test events! #BISCO #Biometrics #BeAllYouCanBe

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To win our Nation’s wars, the US Army is continuously transforming and adapting new capabilities and force structure to enable decisive victory while supporting our Soldiers, civilians, and families. DFBA carries out Executive Agent (EA) responsibilities for the United States Department of Defense and supports biometric and forensic capabilities - an important part of the #USArmy’s continuous transformation mission to deal with legacy and emerging global threats. #biometrics #forensics #Readiness #BeAllYouCanBe

Today, on Thanksgiving, we celebrate the blessings and the precious gift of freedom we enjoy. Special thanks to all our service members who work tirelessly to safeguard our great Nation. Wishing you and your loved ones a day filled with gratitude and joy. Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at #DFBA! #LandoftheFree #Thanksgiving