USE OF BIOMETRIC DATABASES AND OTHER BIOMETRIC TECHNOLOGIES IN THE INTERNATIONAL SEARCH FOR CRIMINALS

Abstract

The article is devoted to the analysis of the use of biometric technologies in the international search for criminals. It considers the main types of biometric data and technologies used to identify offenders, as well as international and foreign experience in integrating such systems into law enforcement activities. Particular attention is paid to the effectiveness of biometric databases, legal aspects, personal data protection issues, and the potential for improving the effectiveness of international cooperation in combating transnational crime.

The purpose of the study is to comprehensively analyze foreign and international experience in the use of biometric technologies and databases in the search for criminals, assess their effectiveness, and identify opportunities for adapting best practices to improve the effectiveness of the national criminal justice system and international cooperation in combating transnational crime.

The article examines international and foreign experience in the use of biometric technologies and databases in the search for criminals. It analyzes modern methods of identification, such as fingerprints, DNA, facial, voice, and iris recognition, as well as their integration into international systems, in particular INTERPOL and Europol. The author draws attention to the effectiveness of biometric technologies in increasing the accuracy and speed of identification, the efficiency of search operations, and reducing the time required for investigations. At the same time, issues related to data confidentiality, the lack of unified standards for information exchange, and the ethical aspects of using biometrics are considered. Particular attention is paid to the potential for adapting international experience to the Ukrainian criminal justice system in order to improve the effectiveness of national and international investigative measures. The study emphasizes the need for a comprehensive approach that combines technology, standards, and human rights protection for the successful implementation of biometrics in the field of international criminal investigation.