Correctional facilities across the country face mounting pressure to improve safety, streamline operations, and maintain accurate identity records for inmates, employees, and visitors. A biometric identity verification system—now deployed in facilities like those in Florida—is transforming how prisons manage identification during inmate intake and visitor entry/exit.
With a focus on accuracy, accountability, and efficiency, this system is raising the standard of service correctional agencies can provide—all while aligning with the Justice 2.0 vision of secure, smart, and seamless biometric management.
Streamlined Enrollment for Inmates and Visitors
For Inmates:
Enrolling inmates begins within the facility using a mobile biometric workstation that includes a laptop, digital camera, and single finger scanner. The portable design allows officers to move through the prison and capture:
- Facial photographs
- Fingerprint biometrics
- Personal data
This comprehensive identity profile is stored in a secure, searchable database for future reference.
For Non-Inmates (Employees, Volunteers, Visitors, Contractors):
Non-inmates begin the process with a web-based pre-registration system that allows them to:
- Enter name and optional photo from any device
- Receive a unique ID number
Upon arrival at the facility, the enrollment is completed by verifying their pre-registered information, capturing a photo, and scanning their fingerprint.
Biometric Identity Checks at Entry and Exit
Once enrolled, every person entering or exiting the facility follows a secure biometric verification process:
- Fingerprint Scan: The officer selects the individual from a list or enters their ID, then scans the fingerprint.
- Instant Match: The system compares the fingerprint to the local workstation database.
- Display of Results: The matching demographic and biometric data is displayed on-screen.
- Confirmation: The officer confirms identity before allowing entry or exit.
This real-time check ensures accurate tracking of every individual within the facility and eliminates reliance on badges or paper logs, which can be lost, forged, or misused.
Optional Layer of Security with Evolution Rapid-ID
In higher-security environments, correctional facilities can integrate Evolution Rapid-ID. This handheld biometric device performs on-the-spot fingerprint searches against:
- Local watchlists
- State databases
- FBI’s Repository for Individuals of Special Concern (RISC)
This feature allows officers to instantly flag individuals with active warrants, bolstering safety without disrupting the facility’s operations.
DataWorks Plus: Raising the Standard in Correctional Security
With over 25 years of experience serving law enforcement and correctional agencies, DataWorks Plus delivers next-generation biometric tools built for the unique challenges of justice and corrections. From mobile Rapid-ID solutions to full-facility biometric enrollment systems, our solutions are designed to enhance security, accuracy, and accountability in every facility we serve.
Why It Matters
In an era of increasing demand for secure and efficient correctional operations, biometric entry/exit systems help facilities:
- Prevent unauthorized access
- Maintain reliable records
- Identify threats in real time
- Streamline visitor management
This isn’t just technology—it’s a smarter, more secure way to manage identity in today’s correctional environment. DataWorks Plus remains at the forefront, empowering agencies to meet the highest standards in identity verification with solutions aligned to the future of justice.
