Citing data from the World Bank, Thales says 7 out of 10 individuals will live in cities by 2050—a rise in global urbanisation which will lead to a need for technology to improve public security.

Thus, Thales introduced the Evidence and Investigation Suite to deter crime in cities. The Suite, said Thales, “boosts and enhances the current capabilities of field operations by allowing investigators to access highly professional tools remotely on their mobile phones from anywhere."

“In the fight against crime, time is the enemy,” stresses Thales public security solutions director Luc Tombal. “That’s why the Suite was created by experts with extensive field knowledge for experts,” he claimed.

Thales’ solution comprises compact devices that can capture biometric data such as facial and iris images, finger- and palmprints wherever they are needed; as well as secure data storage capacity and processing tools that support forensic teams during investigations.

The security forces can rely on Thales and its 30+ years of biometrics expertise when making critical decisions in the fight against crime.

“Thanks to the ultra-mobile multifunction application, each investigator can benefit from having a biometric forensic lab at the palm of their hand that strives to simplify and accelerate the procedure.”

“Time optimisation is crucial in investigations, and this unique approach allows access to vital information within minutes, expediting criminal case resolutions compared to the traditional days-long process,” concluded Tombal.

This first appeared in the subscription newsletter CommsWire on 22 August 2023.