The Onsite Identification and Verification System (OIVS) is a mobile technology device used by Bangladesh's elite security force, the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), to instantly identify and verify information about suspects and criminals in the field. [1] [2]
Prior to OIVS, when RAB arrested suspects, officers had to transport them to the nearest RAB office to manually look up their fingerprints, national IDs, and other information in databases to identify them. This delay allowed criminals using fake identities or disguise to avoid proper identification. [3]
To modernize operations and solve these problems, RAB's Communication and MIS Wing developed OIVS in 2021 as a field-based biometric and database identity verification system. [4]
OIVS consists of a portable, smartphone-like device that can be operated anywhere through an internet connection. By inputting a suspect's fingerprint, national ID number, or date of birth into the OIVS device, officers can instantly pull up identification information and criminal history from connected government databases. [5] [1]
The system currently connects to Bangladesh's National ID, passport, criminal records, and prison records databases. More databases such as driving licenses may be integrated in the future. [6]
The software for the device was made in Bangladesh, [7] and the hardware were imported from abroad. [8]
Planned OIVS upgrades include: [9]
As of early 2024, over 15 RAB battalions across Bangladesh have received OIVS devices and officer training. Company commanders currently operate the devices with strict security protocols. [11]
The device has been used in the 2024 national election. [12] [13]
By facilitating rapid in-field suspect identification, OIVS has increased the speed and effectiveness of RAB's operations. Within months of launch, OIVS has aided investigations into over 10 major criminal cases. [4] The technology has been credited with identifying wanted murder suspects, members of terrorist organizations, as well as unknown deceased bodies and mentally disabled people to return them to families faster. [2] [14]
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OIVS was established under Alabama Legislative Act 2011-688 which tasked the Alabama Department of Revenue with developing an online verification system. Insurance companies licensed in Alabama are required to cooperate by providing real-time access to auto insurance data through web services. This allows OIVS users to submit queries with details like VIN number, policy number and date, which insurance companies must confirm or deny current coverage for. [15]
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