Biometrics in Action: How U.S. Border Patrol is Enhancing Enforcement with Advanced ID Technologies

Supervisory Assistant Chief (SASC) Matthew Lightner has 18-years of experience at U.S. Customs & Border Protection. In that time, he has become one of the agency’s leading SMEs in biometrics. Currently as SASC in the Systems Division of the U.S. Border Patrol Headquarters’ Strategic Planning and Analysis Directorate, SASC Lightner plays a pivotal role in overseeing the US Border Patrol’s biometrics and various enforcement systems technologies utilized by front-line agents. On top of his years of experience for the border security agency, SASC Lightner holds a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice Leadership and Management and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy in Criminal Justice-Homeland Security.

In the latest interview from IDGA, SASC Lightner sat down to discuss biometrics solutions CBP is seeking, data interoperability across federal agencies, and much more.

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