Defense Forensics and Biometrics Agency

#DFBA congratulates Master Sgt. Tori Smerling and Sgt. 1st Class Benjamin Colson of the Joint Staff Military Security Force on their promotions. #BeAllYouCanBe

Today, on National Hire a Veteran Day, #DFBA honors the brave men and women who have served our country by recognizing the incredible value they bring to the civilian workforce. Veterans possess unparalleled skills in leadership, teamwork, problem-solving, dedication, and pride in getting work done. #HireAVeteran

ANSI/NIST-ITL Standard is foundational to the interchange of fingerprint, facial, and other biometric information in law enforcement applications. DFBA Standards teams supports the regular update of this document and stands behind the mission of establishing biometric data uniformity with global partners. http://spr.ly/6047iQXwU

#DFBA will participate in the upcoming 2024 Protection and Maneuver Support Combined Industry Exhibition this week from July 23 to 25 at Fort Leonard Wood, MO. This inaugural event brings together the US Army Engineer, Military Police and Chemical Associations to showcase and discuss the future of protection and maneuver support. Read more here: https://loom.ly/ITFN-to

Congratulations to #DFBA’s Biometric Interoperability and Compliance Office (#BISCO) Team for being nominated for the Best Technical Advancement award at the Federal Identity Forum & Expo Service (#FedID). The team has worked diligently to establish the United States Department of Defense sole Biometric Conformance Testing Capability, a crucial advancement in these technologies are interoperable and adhere to current standards. This capability not only enhances assurance of data integrity but also signifies a heightened level of confidence in the reliability and compliance of #biometric systems.

Congressman Jay Obernolte weighs the risks and benefits of #biometric technologies with the obligations of the U.S. Government to create thoughtful policy. #DFBA’s policy team monitors and coordinates these policies across the United States Department of Defense to homogenize efforts and ensure compliance with U.S. privacy protections so that these life-saving technologies are used responsibly. https://lnkd.in/eDgXZJiy

Mr. Carey Radican, Director of the Joint Mortuary Affairs Center, delivered the United States Department of Defense, DoD Update, at #FedID. He emphasized the urgent need for a more effective process to retrieve and handle our fallen service members from future conflict zones and processing centers. Click to view the video on Forensic Identification. #ForensicFriday http://spr.ly/6043iDMKl

We are hiring at DFBA! Here's a fantastic opportunity to lead a team dedicated to the advancement of #biometric and #forensic capabilities for the United States Department of Defense. Learn more and apply here: http://spr.ly/60439AKmP

DFBA recently facilitated a government biometrics working group meeting including a demonstration event that brought together the United States Department of Defense and interagency stakeholders to discuss ongoing research and development efforts along with future needs. Collaboration through this forum supports information sharing and synergized government partnerships. #biometrics

Warren Harris, Chief of the Identity & Intelligence Division within the Office of the Undersecretary for Intelligence and Security, provided remarks for the DoD Update moderated by #DFBA Chief of Staff and Senior Military Advisor, Lieutenant Colonel Sam Kimzey, at #FEDID 2024. Mr. Harris stated, “Every line of effort throughout the National Defense Strategy is enabled by the use of biometrics capabilities”. DFBA collaborates with the Office of the Undersecretary for Intelligence and Security in ensuring the United States Department of Defense (#DoD) #biometrics capabilities are relevant to National needs.