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Impact of Biometrically Encoded Driver’s Licenses on Law Enforcement |
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A Collaborative Research Project Between the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at UNH and Mitretek Systems |
| Principal Contact Professor Richard Messner Rich.Messner@unh.edu UNH's Final Project Report to Mitretek Mitretek's Project Report to the US DOJ | The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at UNH is working in conjunction with Mitretek Center for Criminal Justice Technology (CCJT) in the development and pilot testing of a interoperability test bed to explore aspects of implementing the reading and validation of biometrically encoded drivers licenses. The goal of this project is to develop a proof-of-concept test bed capable of exploring methods of implementation for a targeted handheld or fix-mount device suitable for law enforcement officer field use, either in a stand alone fashion or in conjunction with an officer’s existing Mobile Data Terminal (MDT). |
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Private On-Line Documentation: Common Engineering and Development Area
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 Specifically this project entails the development and pilot testing of an interoperable test bed to explore aspects of implementing the reading and validation of biometrically encoded drivers licenses. Such a test bed will enable the exploration of new methods, techniques, hardware and software, and standards evaluation in a structured setting. The effort at UNH is made up of researchers, staff, and students from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE), (www.ece.unh.edu) and the Interoperability Laboratory (IOL), (www.iol.unh.edu). The ECE Department has significant experience and expertise in the design and fabrication of prototype hardware and software. The IOL has significant experience and expertise in the interpretation, analysis, and development of standards and are represented on many standard bodies for networking issues. Such a combination is essential for this effort. One such program where the combination of both these entities has been extremely fruitful has been the Consolidated Advanced Technologies for Law Enforcement program (CAT program). The CAT program was initiated in October 1999 as a collaborative effort between engineers at the University of New Hampshire and law enforcement officials and officers within the New Hampshire Department of Safety Division of State Police. The goal of the CAT program is to utilize new technologies and technology standards to improve the efficiency and safety of the officer in the field. Our UNH research and development team is constructed with a team leader who organizes and coordinates the other team members. The remainder of the team is made up of a Lead Engineer and several UNH undergraduate and graduate students. If you would like additional information about this project or would like to contribute to the development of the test bed please contact: Richard A. Messner, Ph.D.Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering College of Engineering and Physical Sciences University of New Hampshire Kingsbury Hall Durham, New Hampshire 03824 603.862.1304 |
