John D. Woodward presented this briefing to the Virginia State Crime Commission Facial Recognition Sub-committee in September 2002. This briefing defines biometrics and discusses examples of the technology, explaining how biometrics may be used for authentication and surveillance purposes.

"Prepared for the Virginia State Crime Commission." "RAND Public Safety and Justice."

Discussion of Biometrics -- Discussion of Facial Recognition -- Discussion of Legal Status Quo -- Conclusions.