Biometrics in Law Enforcement

Biometrics in law enforcement involves using unique physical or behavioral features—such as fingerprints, facial recognition, iris patterns, or voice—to identify or verify individuals. These methods help police accurately match suspects to crime evidence, verify identities, and find missing persons. Because biometric traits are unique to each person, they provide a reliable way to distinguish individuals and enhance security and investigative accuracy. However, their use also raises privacy considerations and the need for careful handling of sensitive data.