Air Force adopts biometrics security systems.

• Position: Security beat: homeland defense briefs - Brief Article

U.S. Air Force bases will be installing biometrics security systems to help control access. Scott Air Force Base, Ill., is one of several facilities to employ the biometric HandReaders technology produced by IR Recognition Systems. HandReader functions in conjunction with a six-digit personal identification number. Security experts claim that the use of biometric equipment helps free up personnel for other duties.

HandReaders automatically take a three-dimensional reading of the size mid shape of a hand and verify an individual's identity in less than one second, according to the company. Hand geometry is the most commonly used technology for...