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ABIS SERVICES

ABIS Services

by Experienced Technology
and Industry Experts

Automated Biometric Identification Systems (ABIS) are the core platforms that manage biometric enrollment, search, and identity resolution across law enforcement, civil, and national identity programs. While often treated as a single system, ABIS is a complex ecosystem of algorithms, workflows, policies, and integrations that directly influence accuracy, reliability, and public trust.

BCP helps agencies understand ABIS as a decision-support platform—not a decision maker—and advises on how architecture, configuration, governance, and operational use shape real-world outcomes across fingerprint, palm, face, iris, and emerging biometric modalities.

Strategic Planning &
Process Analysis

Process and Technology Review
Strategic Planning Workshops
Stakeholder Analysis
Short/Mid/Long-Term Biometric Plan

Procurement
Support

Full Requirement Specifications
RFP/RFI Writing
RFP/RFI Response Analysis
Vendor Contract Negotiation

Program
Management

PMP Certified Industry PMs
Project Management Plan Creation
Risk/Schedule/Cost Management
Project and Vendor Management

Forensic Experts

Technology Training &
Lab Accreditation

BCP forensic experts advise agencies on the design, operation, and governance of modern forensic identification programs, where scientific rigor, technology, and policy must align. Our work spans both the forensic discipline itself and the complex systems that support it.

We support agencies across latent fingerprint and palm print examination, facial image workflows, ABIS configuration, Livescan integration, and supporting forensic tools. Our expertise includes examiner workflows, quality management systems, performance measurement, and the practical application of standards and best practices that underpin reliable, defensible forensic outcomes.

BCP helps agencies strengthen forensic programs through targeted technology training, operational assessment, and accreditation support, bridging the gap between forensic science and computer science. Our experts understand how forensic systems behave in real-world environments—and how decisions made in system design, configuration, and training directly affect accuracy, credibility, and trust.

Livescan

BCP experts are deeply experienced in Livescan technology and the operational workflows that depend on it.

We advise agencies on system selection, vendor coordination, and integration with downstream systems such as ABIS, jail management systems, state DOJ repositories, and the FBI. Our focus is ensuring Livescan deployments support accurate identity capture, efficient operations, and long-term system interoperability.

Identity Solutions

ePassport, National eID &
Drivers License

Government-issued identity programs such as ePassports, national eID, and driver licensing systems are foundational national infrastructures—not IT projects. Their success depends on decisions made at the intersection of biometric science, document security, international standards, policy, and long-term operational governance.

BCP advises agencies on the conception, design, procurement, and delivery of civil identity programs, drawing on expertise from professionals who have helped shape modern ePassport and identity architectures globally. Our experience spans biometric enrollment and quality control, secure breeder document processes, document personalization, system interoperability, and governance models that endure over decades.

We understand how ePassport, eID, and driver license systems must integrate with ABIS, civil enrollment kiosks, and digital identity platforms, and how early architectural and policy decisions directly influence security, compliance, interoperability, and public trust throughout the lifecycle of the program.

Digital Identity

Government-Issued Digital
Identity Platform

BCP advises governments on the design and implementation of national digital identity platforms that establish a trusted, government-issued identity for citizens in the digital world. Unlike consumer digital wallets, these platforms provide a foundational identity service that enables credential issuance, authentication, and identity validation across government and regulated private-sector services.

BCP’s experts are among the few with direct experience in how these systems are built, governed, and operated globally, helping agencies plan, procure, and deploy secure digital identity infrastructures for banking, healthcare, social services, and other high-assurance use cases.

Finger & Palm

Friction Ridge

Finger and palm friction ridge biometrics are foundational modalities across nearly every biometric system in use today.

BCP has deep expertise in how fingerprint and palm data are captured, processed, searched, and governed across law enforcement, civil identity, and national-scale systems. We understand how these modalities underpin platforms such as ABIS, Livescan, ePassport, and digital identity programs, and how accuracy, quality, standards, and policy decisions at this level directly impact downstream systems and outcomes.

Latent

Finger & Palm

Latent fingerprints represent one of the most complex and highest-risk biometric modalities in forensic identification. When systems are improperly designed, configured, or supported—or when examiner training and workflows fall short—the consequences can be serious.

We understand how latent prints are developed, captured, searched, and evaluated within modern ABIS platforms, and how examiner workflows, system configuration, and operational discipline directly affect accuracy and outcomes. Our expertise includes the application of NIST and other accuracy measurement frameworks to assess system performance, validate processes, and support reliable, defensible forensic results.

Rapid DNA

RapidDNA

Livescan Integration

BCP experts understand emerging technologies such as Rapid DNA and how agencies are adopting them in real-world environments. We advise agencies on state and federal requirements, operational challenges, and funding strategies, and help plan and integrate Rapid DNA into existing systems such as Livescan and broader agency technology stacks.

Iris

Iris recognition is an emerging biometric modality gaining renewed attention for its speed, accuracy, and scalability. As part of the FBI’s Next Generation Identification (NGI) program, iris is being incorporated at the federal level, while state and local agencies are increasingly evaluating and deploying their own iris capture and search capabilities. Advances in sensor technology and camera quality are rapidly reducing cost barriers and expanding the feasibility of short- to mid-range iris capture for forensic and operational use.

BCP brings rare, hands-on expertise in the design and implementation of high-performance iris systems, with deep understanding of system architecture, capture constraints, accuracy tradeoffs, and real-world deployment challenges.

Face

Scars Marks &
Tattoos

Facial recognition is one of the most powerful—and most scrutinized—biometric modalities in use today. We understand the policy, governance, and public trust challenges surrounding its deployment, as well as the importance of clear oversight, transparency, and appropriate use. At the same time, we understand the critical role facial recognition plays in solving and preventing crime when implemented responsibly.

Our expertise spans how facial recognition is applied across platforms such as ABIS, Livescan, Mugshot systems, mobile identification tools, forensic face investigation workflows, live video streams, and related modalities including scars, marks, and tattoos (SMT). We help agencies navigate both the technical and governance realities to deploy facial recognition effectively and defensibly.

Digital Wallet

Digital wallets are a credential delivery and presentation layer—not an identity system themselves. When implemented correctly, they allow citizens to securely store and present government-issued credentials derived from trusted identity platforms.

BCP advises agencies on how digital wallets fit within broader government identity ecosystems, including their interaction with ePassport, national eID, driver license, and digital identity platforms. Our expertise spans wallet architecture, credential lifecycle management, authentication workflows, and the security and privacy tradeoffs associated with mobile devices and citizen-controlled credentials.

We help agencies evaluate wallet technologies, define governance and trust models, and ensure digital wallets are deployed as extensions of authoritative identity systems—supporting usability and service delivery without confusing convenience with identity assurance.

Training

Technology Training

BCP provides hands-on technology training across platforms such as ABIS, AFIS, Livescan, MobileID, and related identification systems. We train officers, forensic examiners, and technical staff to use these tools effectively by understanding not only how the systems work, but why they behave the way they do.

We emphasize that ABIS is a tool—not a decision maker—and that achieving reliable results requires thinking at the intersection of forensic science and computer science.

Our training is tailored to the specific needs of each agency, whether delivered one-on-one or in a full classroom setting, and we adapt in real time based on the experience, questions, and challenges of the participants to ensure the training delivers practical, lasting value.

MobileID

Mobile Biometric Identification

MobileID extends biometric identification into the field, enabling secure capture and search of fingerprints, face, iris, and related modalities in near real time. This capability provides officers with timely, actionable information that supports situational awareness, officer safety, and informed decision-making in the field. We understand the operational value of MobileID alongside the policy, privacy, and CJIS requirements that govern its use.

Our expertise spans how mobile biometric devices integrate with backend systems such as ABIS, the server infrastructure required to support secure field operations, and how mobile device management (MDM) and biometric sensor integration work together to deliver reliable, compliant MobileID solutions.

Mugshot

Mugshot systems are no longer simple photo repositories. They are integrated components of modern identity and biometric workflows, spanning Livescan capture, digital lineups, investigative face search, and ABIS-based biometric records.

BCP advises agencies on how to design, procure, and deploy mugshot and facial image systems that support accurate capture, lawful use, and defensible outcomes. Our expertise covers integration with Livescan and ABIS, facial recognition search of images and video, digital lineups, and the use of scars, marks, and tattoos (SMT) as investigative attributes.

We help agencies navigate the technical, operational, and policy considerations that govern facial image use—ensuring systems are configured, measured, and governed in ways that support investigations while maintaining transparency, accountability, and public trust.

Kiosk

Civil biometric kiosks are complex enrollment environments that combine biometrics, identity proofing, user experience, security controls, and policy-driven workflows. Their success depends as much on strategy and governance as on technology.

BCP advises agencies on how to design civil kiosk programs, select appropriate vendors, and manage deployment to support supervised or automated enrollment models. We help ensure kiosks collect high-quality biometric and biographic data while meeting accessibility, privacy, audit, and security requirements.

Our experts understand how civil kiosks integrate into broader identity ecosystems—supporting programs such as ePassport, eID, and voter registration—and how kiosk design, automation, and oversight decisions directly impact data integrity, operational efficiency, and public trust.

eGate

eGates are automated border control systems that use biometrics to verify identity at ports of entry and other controlled environments. These biometric eGates typically combine ePassport or eID document authentication, facial recognition, eligibility rules, and exception handling within tightly governed operational workflows.

BCP advises agencies on the planning, procurement, and deployment of automated border control solutions. Our expertise spans biometric modality selection, facial recognition accuracy, system integration, throughput and risk tradeoffs, and human-in-the-loop design. We help ensure eGate systems operate as decision-support tools integrated with backend identity platforms—rather than unsupervised decision makers.

Our experts understand how biometric eGate configuration, policy, and governance directly impact border security, traveler experience, and public trust, and we help agencies deploy scalable, defensible automated border control systems.

Accreditation

Crime lab accreditation establishes the formal requirements for quality management and examiner competency. We guide agencies through the complexities of accrediting standards and requirements such as ISO/IEC 17025, ANSI/ANAB, and legacy ASCLD transitions, ensuring that your fingerprint and palm print operations remain compliant, documented, and scientifically sound.

BCP advises forensic laboratories on accreditation strategy, preparation, and implementation, with deep expertise in latent print workflows, supporting technologies, and operational readiness. We help agencies assess current processes, align technology and procedures with accreditation standards, and address gaps that affect accuracy, consistency, and audit outcomes.

Our experts understand how accreditation intersects with ABIS configuration, examiner training, validation, and governance, and we help laboratories achieve and maintain accreditation in ways that strengthen forensic integrity, withstand scrutiny, and support reliable identification outcomes.

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Welcome to Biometrics Consulting Partners LLC, your dedicated ally in the world of comprehensive biometrics and identity management solutions. Our seasoned team of subject matter experts (SMEs) boasts a remarkable track record, having successfully empowered countless clients around the globe to navigate the intricacies of identity management with confidence.

At Biometrics Consulting Partners, we pride ourselves on delivering knowledgeable, impartial assessments tailored to your unique needs. We work in close collaboration with leading biometric identification providers, leveraging our decades of client-centric experience. Whether you're in law enforcement or the commercial sector, our expertise spans the full spectrum of identity management, including cutting edge Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems (AFIS), Automated Biometric Identification Systems (ABIS), Live Scan, MobileID, Mugshot, and Applicant Processing Systems (APS). We harness the power of fingerprint, palmprint, face, and iris recognition technologies to tackle intricate challenges and unlock solutions that drive success for your organization.

We also provide expert guidance on the deployment of advanced biometric travel documents and National ID programs, ensuring global interoperability and compliance with international standards. Our team helps organizations build secure, scalable digital identity ecosystems that enable trusted remote authentication and seamless service delivery.

Beyond core identity implementation, we provide specialized Tech Training to optimize the use of ABIS and Livescan platforms, ensuring your team has the operational mastery required for mission-critical forensic tasks. Additionally, we guide organizations through the rigorous international standards of Lab Accreditation, bridging the gap between technical capability and formal evidentiary standing.

BCP’s unique "Dual Lens" approach combines a deep understanding of agency operational needs with years of biometric vendor experience to ensure project success. By viewing every challenge through both an agency and a vendor lens, we help clients identify realistic goals and implement biometric solutions that are technically viable and mission-aligned.

With a steadfast commitment to planning, designing, and implementing, we're here to help you embrace the future of biometrics and identity management. Discover how Biometrics Consulting Partners can elevate your capabilities and propel you toward a more secure and efficient tomorrow.

Consulting Services

Government

Strategic Planning
Process Analysis
Procurement Support
Program Management
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Technology Integration
Business Consulting
Market Assessments
Problem Solving
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Meet Your Partners in Biometrics Excellence

John McCowan, Chief Revenue Officer
Skilled biometrics, public safety, and civil identity business program management and pricing professional. An adept market strategist combining acute sales sense with the latest technological intelligence. A communicative leader who builds, mentors, and guides dynamic stakeholder teams to surpass customer expectations. Experienced with process analysis and planning, procurement processes, and implementation of biometric technology.

Walt Stelz, Chief Executive Officer
Successful biometrics and identity management professional. Focused on world-class customer service and strategic solutions to technical challenges. Adept at balancing detailed customer needs with procurement requirements and vendor technology. Experienced at working with large, integrated public safety and civil identification projects, understanding varied sets of decision criteria, and producing successful, implementations. Passion for Live Scan, AFIS, and ABIS Consulting.