CBP tests walk-through facial recognition at Texas land border exit

DHS and CBP tested three facial recognition systems at the Progreso International Bridge in Texas, capturing pedestrians as they walk out of the U.S. More than 1.1 million pedestrians cross there annually, and Congress has allocated $3.45 billion to CBP through 2029 for border technology.

• The May test took place at the Progreso bridge, used by 1.1 million pedestrians a year
• Systems tested included NEC SmartID Express and NeoFace Express, plus a Paravision-AiFi solution
• Cameras at multiple heights captured people walking in hats, sunglasses and varying light
• Congress allocated $3.45 billion to CBP through September 2029, but no purchase is confirmed