Traveler Identity Verification Services (Vetting)
Description
The use of the Traveler Verification Service (TVS) enables CBP to enhance the identification of possible threats by leveraging facial recognition technology to identify biometric matches to derogatory records that are not identified through existing biographic targeting and entity resolution mechanisms.
Detailed example
When the system identifies a potential match to concerning records, CBP personnel conducts a manual facial comparison to determine whether the record is likely associated with the individual.
AI / analytics pattern
Computer Vision: AI that processes and interprets visual data (e.g., images and videos).
Automation level / stage
c) Deployed – The use case is being actively authorized or utilized to support the functions or mission of an agency.
Expected benefit
CBP's Traveler Identity Verification Services (Vetting) utilizes facial recognition technology to enhance threat identification by matching travelers' biometrics against records of concern.
Controls / human review
ATO: Yes; PIA: https://www.dhs.gov/publication/dhscbppia-056-traveler-verification-service
Data needed
Border Crossing Information.