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FBI Bringing Biometric Photo Scanning To North Carolina, Via DMV

Posted by timothy on from the if-you-have-nussink-to-hide dept.

AHuxley writes "The FBI is getting fast new systems to look at local North Carolina license photos via the DMV. As the FBI is not authorized to collect and store the photos, they use the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles. The system takes seconds to look at chin widths and nose sizes. The expanded technology used on millions of motorist could be rolled out across the USA. The FBI's Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System is also getting an upgrade to DNA records, 3-D facial imaging, palm prints and voice scans."

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  1. I wish my state was like New Hampshire.... by Shakrai · · Score: 5, Insightful

    NH gives you the option to have your picture removed from their database after they print your license. Too bad more states aren't that progressive. Why is Government even allowed to use our driver licenses for anything other than driving, anyways? I don't even carry mine unless I'm driving. Why would I?

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    1. Re:I wish my state was like New Hampshire.... by spinkham · · Score: 5, Insightful

      Any interaction with police not involving a motor vehicle should involve primarily these phrases:
      "Am I being detained?" "Am I free to go?"

      If you are being detained, stop and identify laws in about 1/2 of the states allow officers to demand identification. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stop_and_Identify_statutes#States_with_.E2.80.9Cstop-and-identify.E2.80.9D_statutes Even in most of those states, you are only required to state your name, not provide documents or any further information besides your name.

      You new script is now:

      "I do not consent to a search" "I do not wish to answer questions without a layer present"

      See http://www.flexyourrights.org/street_stop_scenario for the slightly more complicated automobile case.

      Police officers script many of their interactions because of the legal requirements.. You should also.

      Note, much of this advice I've received from police officer friends. Endeavor to be polite, but don't give up your rights voluntarily. If the officer has probable cause to hold you or search your belongings, they will make that clear and won't ask for your permission. If they're asking, not telling, say no.

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