Digital Mugshot System (DMS) – DMS is the repository of all criminal booking photos (mugshots) and includes a facial recognition application.
Facial Recognition – The automated searching of a facial image (probe) against a known collection database(s) resulting in a list of candidates ranked by computer-evaluated similarity score. This is commonly referred to as a one-to-many data model comparison.
Facial Reviewer – A person who successfully completed training by the FBI or LACRIS in facial comparison. (1) The review of a candidate list to identify possible matches. (2) One-to-one verification conducted in a high-throughput environment (e.g., stadium entrance).
Los Angeles County Regional Identification System (LACRIS) – The California Department of Justice’s CAL-ID program responsible for providing biometric identification services to Los Angeles County law enforcement agencies.
Probe – The facial image or template searched against a known mugshot database in a facial recognition system.
Surveillance – The lawful close watch kept over someone or something.