Faces Software General FAQ

 Facial  composites drawn by sketch artists have been used for decades by police when the identity of a suspect is unknown and can't be determined through a lineup or through mug shot collections. But because of the  limited availability and cost of  professional artists, composites have often been reserved for high profile or serious cases Computer facial composite technology is gaining increased acceptance among law enforcement  agencies both to enhance the work o traditional sketch artists and to  all composites to be created more quickly and inexpensively, and used to solve a wider range of crimes.  

 Three  key advantages of FACE technology are that it is affordable, effective, and easy to use.                          FACES pricing means that even small police agencies can have personnel able to produce  composite images.                                   The sketch artist  software can be use on any standard computer:                                    increasingly, police are using FACES on their laptops to get suspect descriptions right at the scene. The FACES database includes more than  4400 facial components that can be  selected, sized, adjusted and blended  together produce exceptionally accurate photo-quality images of either sex and any race. With its simple and intuitive interface,                                    FACES lets you create facial composites without  any forensic art skills or experience.  The sketch artist software includes a  detailed manual as well as exercises to help you improve your composite image ability. You also get a booklet of thumbnail images from the                                    FACES database to assist in witness  interviews. 

 FACES  criminal investigation software has two features to share information  across                                   police jurisdictions and help  track and apprehend                                   suspects. First,  FACES is the only technology                                   to  generate a unique Biometric Alphanumeric Code                                    (BAC) for every composite image. BAC codes can                                    be sent by phone, fax or email to recreate the                                    composite in exact detail. The small size of  the                                   BAC code - less than 1KB - makes  it ideal for                                   wireless transmission  between station and patrol                                   cars, or  between agencies. Second, FACES software                                    has the ability to export composite images as                                    JPEG files to include in police bulletins and                                    websites. And its the only composite technology                                    that has full integration capability with  TRAK,                                   the emergency alert solution  used by more than                                   1400 police agencies  to issue child alert bulletins                                   and  other crime information. 

 Yes.  The FACES 4.0 database has been expanded                                    from 3,800 to 4,400 facial features, including                                    more Asian, Latin and African-American components.                                    We've added facial markings such as scars,  tattoos,                                   moles and piercings. Hats and  headwear can be                                   added and removed  from composites: in previous                                   versions,  they were only attached only to certain                                    hairstyles. FACES 4.0 also lets you choose between                                    3 different tones for hair including moustaches                                    and beards: older versions had only a single  medium                                   hair tone. And the hair flip  feature lets you                                   change hair styles  from side to side  

 Yes.  Although our research shows that customers                                    believe FACES is the easiest police sketch artist software to use  and                                   creates the most accurate facial  composites, we've                                   made some key  improvements to the FACES interface.                                    For example, with FACES 4.0 you can just click                                    on the composite image to select and change nose,                                    eyes, mouth, etc. The portrait area is bigger                                    and the features palate is better organized  for                                   faster review and selection of  components. Improved                                   positioning  tools, including zoom, let you fine                                    tune features and improve the accuracy of your                                    composite. 

 Yes.  FACES 4.0 allows you to click and send composite                                    files attached to emails. You can also export                                    composite images in JPEG format to use in police                                    bulletins and websites. And it has full  integration                                   capability with the TRAK  emergency alert system. 

 FACES  4.0 includes a detailed 40-page user's guide.                                    The facial sketch software includes free technical assistance                                    by phone for 90 days after  registration. And there                                   are extensive  online FAQs to troubleshoot common                                    operational issues. 

 Yes.  Call our FACES 4.0 sales hotline at 1-832-742-4244                                   and a representative will develop a pricing strategy                                    that delivers exactly what your agency needs.   

 By purchasing FACES 4.0 you'll get discounts on                                   future upgrades.