What is Iris Scanning?

Iris scanning uses recognition biometric technology to capture a high resolution digital photograph of an individual’s iris. The technology can tell the difference between twins or even an individual’s right and left eye. Iris scanning is not harmful to childrens’ eyes. What happens to the scan? The scan is downloaded into The Children’s Identification & Location Database (CHILD) Project by your local sheriff or optometrist. The CHILD Project is a secure nationwide network and registry, maintained by the Nation’s Missing Children Organization that enables Sheriff’s Offices and social service agencies across the nation to locate and positively identify missing children. The form you filled out today is shredded after it is input in the system so that your information remains secure. Why is Iris Scanning valuable in helping identify children? The eyes never lie. As children grow, their physical appearances change – but not their irises. Iris biometric recognition technology is the ...  more