September 03, 2026 – Summerlin, Nevada -- FaceTec, Inc. disclosed real-world deployment of its UR Code identity credential protocol across US law enforcement agencies and a nationwide search-and-rescue network, according to the company's August 2026 Update white paper.
Albany County Sheriff's Office upgrades deputy IDs to block impersonation
The Albany County Sheriff's Office has implemented UR Codes on active-duty Deputy ID cards, enabling instant cross-jurisdictional verification by partner agencies or citizens. The credential binds each deputy's biometric face vector to their ID, preventing lost or stolen cards from being used by unauthorized holders and blocking fake ID creation.
Saratoga County enables offline verification for retired officers under federal firearms law
Saratoga County Sheriff's Office is using UR Codes to give retired officers nationwide, offline verification of active HR218 status under the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act. Out-of-state officers can biometrically confirm a retiree's qualification to carry a concealed firearm without a centralized database check.
Project Lifesaver deploys UR Code labels across 1,700 jurisdictions to locate at-risk individuals
Project Lifesaver International, operating in more than 1,700 jurisdictions across the US and Canada, is embedding UR Code labels on locator bracelets, clothing, and footwear worn by individuals with autism, dementia, or other cognitive conditions. Community members can scan the code, perform a live biometric match, and reach designated first responders to reunite non-verbal or disoriented individuals with caretakers.
Cryptographic signature and offline function eliminate need for centralized database checks
UR Codes embed a digital signature guaranteeing data authenticity without requiring a "phoning home" database lookup. An integrated face-match UI compares a live camera scan against the biometric vector stored in the code to prevent credential sharing or theft, and the system functions offline across Android, iOS, and desktop hardware. Scans can be tokenized and time-stamped for audit purposes.
FaceTec executives to present case studies at Identity Week America, September 2
FaceTec's Jay Meier, Chief Identity Technology Strategist, will deliver a keynote on UR Code architecture at Identity Week America on September 2 at 10:05. A separate panel that day at 16:45 will feature Albany County Sheriff Craig D. Apple Sr. and Project Lifesaver founder Gene Saunders discussing law enforcement use of the technology.