Indonesia combats crime with groundbreaking Identity systems
13,000
Islands to police
1,000
Biometric devices provided to police officers
400
Biometric Registration Kits delivered to police stations
Indonesia is a vast country with a population of 270 million people scattered across 13,000 islands. The diverse landscape, fragmented internal borders, and rough terrain presented significant challenges for the country’s law enforcement agencies in tracking and documenting crime.
Project
Solution: Law Enforcement
Region: Indonesia
Year: 2017
The main challenges were
Identifying, tracking, and documenting crime in an organised and centralised manner
Registering and verifying suspected criminals
Identifying terrorist threats
Documenting crime scenes
Verifying data against international law enforcement databases
The Indonesian Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) Authority sought an advanced identity system to resolve these issues effectively. The solution had to be robust enough to withstand rugged terrain and limited infrastructure on certain islands.
Innovative solutions to unique challenges
Laxton’s multi-faceted solution provided a central database for recording and communicating information. The data collected could be verified against existing identity databases to ensure accuracy.
The hardware solution included 400 Biometric Enrolment Kits supplied to police stations across the country. These were packed in rugged IP67 hard cases to transport safely to any office they were needed. Mobile, handheld devices enabled police officers to capture vital information in the field, whether in urban or remote areas.
Laxton’s all-in-one multimodal biometric tablet, the Chameleon 8, was tailored to withstand the rugged Indonesian landscape. Custom software enables them to quickly capture fingerprints, facial images, and scan a suspected criminal’s ID. Officers then upload the data to a central database at the national police headquarters.
With an internal battery life of at least eight hours, Chameleon handhelds can operate in areas where electricity and internet access are scarce. Its fast information cross-checking ability with central databases enables law enforcement to carry out their investigations efficiently and make swift arrests.
A team of Laxton technicians went to Indonesia to train operators on Kit and Tablet use. The team visited locations across the country, also training local technicians to maintain and troubleshoot any device problem.
Ensuring the safety of residents and tourists
The Indonesian government’s intensified crime-fighting efforts by using Laxton’s solutions positively impacted Police Officers and local communities. Centralised data improved collaboration between local and international agencies, preventing criminals from crossing the country’s borders. These outcomes trickled over into a stimulated toursim industry by making the streets safer for international tourists.
