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Jul 1, 2001 12:00 PM

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EXPRESS ENTRY SECURITY WINS GOLDEN LINK AWARD

The Armed Forces Computer and Electronics Association has presented a Golden Link Award to Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion International Airport Authority, for an automated inspection system developed by EDS to expedite passengers through passport control. The award for excellence and innovation in the application of technology in government operations was given to the Airport Authority for its Express Entry kiosk project. The project addressed airport officials' concerns about potential security problems posed by long lines and bottlenecks, and provided tight security for an ever-increasing number of visitors. The Express Entry system allows Israeli citizens to participate in an automated inspection rather than waiting in traditional passport control lines. The automated kiosks capture biographic information from the traveler's credit card and then look for a biometric match by checking hand geometry. (posted June 14, 2001)

FLORIDA GRAND JURY TO PROBE ID THEFT

The Florida State Supreme Court authorized the impanelling of a special state grand jury to investigate increased cases of identity theft in the state. The grand jury, to be seated by mid-July, “will be able to investigate this crime [of identity theft] in a focused and coordinated manner,” according to Gov. Jeb Bush, who petitioned the state's highest court to authorize impanelment. (posted June 7, 2001)

SECRET SERVICE DETAINS MAN AT THE WHITE HOUSE

The Secret Service detained a man on June 21 because he was displaying “unusual” behavior near the entrance to the White House. Although he made no threats, he was found carrying bullets in his pocket and directed the Secret Service to a spot where there was a stash of handguns and ammunition. According to the Secret Service, the man approached one of the officers, displayed some “unusual behavior” and asked “questions that were inappropriate.” He was taken into police custody and was expected to be charged with weapons possession. (posted June 22, 2001)

ALL THE LATEST FROM CARDTECH/SECURTECH

The CardTech/SecurTech 2001 show in Las Vegas May 15-17 featured the latest in card- and security-related technologies. Our Web site features information compiled by our editors about new products and other announcements at the show. (posted June 1, 2001)

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