CBP Introduces Biometric Facial Comparison Technology at Douglas and Naco Ports of Entry Published: 03 March 2021 03 March 2021
Douglas, Arizona - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has introduced Simplified Arrival at the pedestrian border crossings in Douglas and Naco, Arizona.
Simplified Arrival is an enhanced international arrival process that uses biometric facial comparison technology to automate the manual document checks that are already required for admission into the United States. This process provides travelers with a secure, touchless travel experience while fulfilling a longstanding Congressional mandate to biometrically record the entry and exit of non-U.S. citizens.
“CBP is employing facial biometrics to build a best-in-class travel system that facilitates lawful travel while maintaining the highest security and privacy standards,” said Guadalupe H. Ramirez, CBP Director of Field Operations for the Tucson Field Office. “Simplified Arrival will imp
Tributes as former DUP MLA Jimmy Spratt dies aged 69
The former South Belfast MLA was fondly remembered as a passionate voice on policing issues, particularly around officer welfare
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Former DUP MLA Jimmy Spratt
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Northern Ireland boy in court battle for millions in compensation over injuries inflicted by father
Money needed for lad s care, court told
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A boy from Northern Ireland who suffered catastrophic brain injuries at the hands of his father has cleared the first stage in a High Court battle over funding for a compensation case potentially worth millions of pounds.
ALOR SETAR: A hailstorm was reported to have affected a few villages and residential areas near here, damaging the roofs of dozens of village houses and uprooting trees during a heavy downpour in Changlun and its surrounding areas Wednesday (March 3) evening.
Villagers picked up the hail and uploaded pictures of it on social media.
So far, the affected villages include Kampung Sungai Buluh, Kampung Batu 13, Kampung Lembah Keriang, Taman Teja, and Kampung Masjid where more than 20 houses were said to be affected by the hailstorm and downpour.
Police personnel from the Kubang Pasu district headquarters and Changlun police station are currently assessing the extent of the damage caused by the hailstorm.
US Capitol calm amid high security as supporters of Donald Trump hope he will return for second term
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National Guard walk near the US Capitol after police uncovered intelligence of a possible plot by a militia group to breach the building.
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Outnumbered by security forces deployed to deter any possible attack, a small group of Qanon conspiracy theory followers have gathered near the US Capitol on the day the movement predicts former president Donald Trump will return to office for a second term.
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Qanon conspiracy theorists believed Mr Trump will return to power on March 4