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FBI Initiatives
The FBI offers a wide variety of resources, information, and products for use by the biometrics community. We encourage you to explore this Web site to learn more about the FBI's major biometric initiatives--
Biometric Interoperability Program
This program promotes biometric-based information sharing between the FBI's Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification (IAFIS) and other federal, state, and international biometric systems.
Certified Products
The FBI tests and certifies products to ensure they are compliant with IAFIS Image Quality Specifications. The IAFIS Certified Products List can be found at the following link.
Combined DNA Index System (CODIS)
The CODIS blends forensic science and computer technology into an effective tool for crime solving. For additional information on CODIS, please visit the following web site.
Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System (IAFIS)
The IAFIS is a national fingerprint and criminal history system maintained by the FBI's Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division. For additional information on IAFIS, please visit the following web site.
Next Generation Identification Program (NGI)
The NGI program offers state-of-the-art biometric identification services and compiles core capabilities that serve as a platform for multimodal functionality. For additional information on NGI, please visit the following web site.
Standards
The FBI CJIS Division works in close coordination with other U.S. government agencies and U.S. industry to help establish formal national and international biometric standards development bodies. For up-to-date information regarding FBI biometric standards initiatives, please visit the following web site.
Training
The FBI offers biometric training. Click on the links below to learn more:
