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ERIC Number: EJ663254
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2002
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ISSN: ISSN-1067-1803
New and Improved: Security Goes High-Tech.
Gamble, Cheryl
Community College Journal, v73 n4 p30-34 Mar 2002
Explains the technology of biometrics, the science of identifying a person by unique physical characteristics, and its application in the fight against terrorism. Argues that biometrics, such as hand readers, fingerprint readers, and eye scans, are reliable and efficient. Also describes proximity cards, digital tracking systems, and smart cards. (NB)
Descriptors: Biology, Community Colleges, Computer Security, Crime, Crime Prevention, Information Technology, National Security, Optical Scanners, Safety, Technology, Terrorism, Two Year Colleges
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Biometrics; September 11 Terrorist Attacks 2001
Note: Special issue on community colleges in the post-9/11 world.