Mobile scanning ID system offered free to police and border forces

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Mobile scanning ID system offered free to police and border forces

System allows officers to scan driving licences and other ID using hands free technology.

Date - 26th March 2020
By - Gary Mason

Software that allows police and border officers to scan passports, driving licences and vehicles using their mobile devices is being offered free of charge to forces and organisations. The system is already used by police and border forces in...

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