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.