Company Profile: BI2 Technologies
BI2 Technologies (Biometric Intelligence and Identification Technologies) is a high-technology privately held company based in the United States that specializes in the development and implementation of advanced biometric identification and recognition solutions. Founded in 2006, the company is a leader in utilizing multi-modal biometrics?specifically iris, fingerprint, and facial recognition?to provide secure, cloud-based identity management for law enforcement, public safety, and governmental agencies.
The company is particularly notable for creating and maintaining the only national, web-based iris biometric network and database in the United States, developed in collaboration with the National Sheriffs' Association (NSA).
Continue…Core Mission and Technology Focus
The primary mission of BI2 Technologies is to provide innovative and affordable biometric solutions that enhance public safety and national security. The company focuses on "high-fidelity" biometric markers, with a particular emphasis on iris recognition, which is considered more accurate and stable over a lifetime than fingerprinting.
Iris Biometric Recognition
The core of BI2's technology is the ability to capture and process over 260 unique characteristics of the human iris. Unlike fingerprints, which can be worn down or obscured, the iris remains unchanged from childhood through adulthood and can be scanned from a distance (up to one meter) using non-invasive, high-resolution cameras.
Products and Services
BI2 Technologies organizes its offerings into specialized suites designed for field operations, correctional management, and community safety.
1. I.R.I.S.? (Inmate Recognition and Identification System)
I.R.I.S.? is the company?s flagship platform and the foundation of the national iris biometric network. It is a cloud-based (SaaS) system used primarily in jails and detention centers to manage offender intake and release.
* Identity Authentication: Positively identifies offenders in seconds, even if they provide false names or aliases.
* National Database Integration: Allows agencies to share and access biometric data across jurisdictional lines, ensuring that an offender enrolled in one county can be instantly recognized in another.
* Fail-Safe Release: Prevents the accidental release of the wrong individual by requiring a biometric match before a prisoner is discharged.
2. MORIS? (Mobile Offender Recognition & Information System)
MORIS? is a handheld, mobile extension of the I.R.I.S.? platform. It allows law enforcement officers to conduct biometric identification in the field using smartphones or tablets.
* Multi-Modal Capture: Capable of capturing iris scans, facial images, and fingerprints using a single mobile device.
* Real-Time Results: Provides background information and criminal history in less than a second by querying the national I.R.I.S.? database and integrated federal systems.
* Field Safety: Enhances officer safety by providing immediate intelligence on individuals during traffic stops or field interviews.
3. IMATS? (Inmate Management and Tracking System)
IMATS? is a comprehensive, cloud-based Jail Management System (JMS) that integrates seamlessly with BI2?s biometric tools.
* End-to-End Management: Covers the entire incarceration lifecycle from arrest and booking to classification, housing, and grievances.
* Med-Verify? Integration: A specialized module that uses iris recognition to verify an inmate's identity before medical staff issue medications or provide clinical care, preventing medical errors in correctional environments.
4. Community and Public Safety Projects
BI2 Technologies leverages its biometric infrastructure for social service and humanitarian initiatives:
* The CHILD Project?: A secure nationwide registry that enables law enforcement and social service agencies to enroll and identify missing children using iris recognition. It provides a faster and more accurate alternative to traditional paper-based "kid-kits."
* Senior Safety Net?: A similar registry designed to help locate and identify missing seniors, particularly those suffering from Alzheimer?s disease or dementia, who may be unable to communicate their identity to first responders.
* SORIS? (Sex Offender Registry and Identification System): A cloud-based network for law enforcement to manage and verify the identity of registered sex offenders during mandated check-ins.
Strategic Partnerships and National Standing
As of 2026, BI2 Technologies has solidified its role as a critical infrastructure provider for both local and federal agencies.
- Federal Contracts: In late 2025, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) awarded the company a sole-source contract worth approximately $4.6 million. This agreement provides ICE agents with MORIS? licenses to conduct mobile iris scans during field enforcement operations.
- National Sheriffs? Association (NSA): BI2 maintains a long-standing, exclusive partnership with the NSA, through which its iris biometric technology has been vetted and endorsed for use by sheriffs across the nation.
- Healthcare Initiatives: The company recently launched Sheriff Rx? in partnership with SingleCare?, a program that provides sheriff's office employees and their families with access to affordable prescription medications.
