U.S. Department of Homeland Security

10/23/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/24/2026 13:24

Biometric and Identity Fact Sheet

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The Biometric and Identity portfolio serves as the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) enterprise-wide testing and validation hub, providing independent assessments, engineering expertise, and operationally relevant infrastructure to evaluate biometric and digital identity technologies before procurement and deployment. By leveraging the Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) expertise and infrastructure, including the Maryland Test Facility, this "test-before-you-buy" approach reduces acquisition risk, avoids costly errors, and accelerates proven solutions into frontline operations.

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