The FBI's BCOE (located in Clarksburg, WV) is the FBI's program for exploring and advancing the use of new and enhanced biometric technologies and capabilities for integration into operations. Everyday, the BCOE strives to deliver state-of-the-art biometric tools and technologies to law enforcement and intelligence personnel working in communities around the world.
Commonly implemented or studied biometric modalities include fingerprint, face, iris, voice, hand writer recognition, and hand geometry. There is not one biometric modality that is best for all implementations, and many factors must be taken into account when implementing a biometric device, including location, security risks, task (identification or verification), expected number of users, user circumstances, existing data, etc.
This video provides an overview of the advancements in biometric technology across the Federal Government since 9/11.