Biometrics have found their way into Gatwick airport. They have rolled out a pilot program to check fingerprints for arrivals from Sierra Leone.
The BioDev pilot has been running in the airport’s North Terminal since 18 September and is due to end in April next year.
At present only arrivals from Sierra Leone who have been issued with biometric visas in the capital Freetown will be included in the trial.
A Home Office spokeswoman explained that Sierra Leone was chosen because the main flight into Gatwick from the country arrives at a quiet time with a low number of passengers. This makes it logistically easier for immigration staff to trial the tech. In addition, citizens of Sierra Leone require visas to enter the UK.
On arrival, passengers will have their fingerprints and photos checked against a database by immigration officials, and those attempting illegal entry into the UK will be refused entry.
Tags: Biometrics, Gatwick Biometrics, Physical Security
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