IDEMIA and INTERPOL: a strengthened collaboration through advanced biometrics

IDEMIA and INTERPOL partner once again to enhance international security. Discover how the updated multibiometric system MBIS from IDEMIA tackles identification challenges and combats transnational crime.

Biometric technology supporting international investigations

In July 2024, IDEMIA delivered an updated version of its multibiometric identification system (MBIS) to INTERPOL. This system features a recently evaluated biometric recognition algorithm that ranked among the best in assessments conducted by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

With these new capabilities, INTERPOL’s 196 member countries can submit biometric queries, including fingerprints and facial recognition, to the organization’s global database. This technology supports forensic investigations and provides precise analysis of traces left at crime scenes, increasing the likelihood of solving complex cases.

Technological advancements for global security

The partnership between IDEMIA and INTERPOL is not new. In 1999, IDEMIA provided the organization with its first automated fingerprint identification system (AFIS). Today, with the updated MBIS, this collaboration reaches a new milestone.

The MBIS 5/MBSS incorporates the latest innovations in biometric algorithms. These tools enable not only fast and accurate recognition but also full interoperability with INTERPOL’s Bio HUB. This system centralizes biometric data and facilitates access for law enforcement agencies, thereby enhancing coordination in the fight against transnational crime.

A shared commitment to innovative solutions

The upgrade of this multibiometric system reflects IDEMIA’s commitment to delivering reliable and effective technologies to international organizations. IDEMIA’s solutions are renowned for their quality and reliability, which explains their adoption by major players like INTERPOL.

This collaboration also underscores the importance of investing in biometric technologies to address today’s security challenges. By providing solutions tailored to the needs of law enforcement, IDEMIA helps strengthen international organizations’ ability to identify criminals and protect populations.

When used ethically and responsibly, biometric technologies play a key role in global security. This renewed partnership between IDEMIA and INTERPOL is concrete proof of that.

Source: https://www.idemia.com/fr/communique-de-presse/idemia-public-security-ips-fournit-interpol-un-systeme-didentification-multibiometrique-mbis-mis-jour-equipe-dalgorithmes-de-derniere-generation-2024-11-07