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A method and system for airport or other building security where passengers or persons entering a building approach a check-in point or check-in counter and must undergo a positive identification (ID) by fingerprint scan, retinal scan, or an other means of positive identification. A digital photogra

A method and system for airport or other building security where passengers or persons entering a building approach a check-in point or check-in counter and must undergo a positive identification (ID) by fingerprint scan, retinal scan, or an other means of positive identification. A digital photograph can then be taken of the person. This data plus the positive ID data and optional data about the person including a scan of a government supplied ID like a drivers license or passport is entered in a database and checked against various law enforcement databases such as FBI or others for law enforcement interest in the person. The person is given an electronic smartcard that has wireless capability. The person carries the smartcard while in the airport or building. The system is notified when the person enters a secure gate area, boards or leaves an aircraft, etc. In addition, the system can determine if a person is carrying more than one smartcard or if a card has been abandoned. The system detects and tracks any undesirable person in the airport or building an provides a means for apprehending the person by security or law enforcement personnel. In addition, immigration or customs can be notified about any undesirable person arriving in an airport. The system allows airline personnel and security personnel to know when an unexpected or unwanted event or person is in the system.

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1. A method of airport security comprising the steps of:identifying a passenger at check-in time using a positive identification means to provide identification data; entering said identification data into an airport security controller; comparing said identification data against at least one law en

1. A method of airport security comprising the steps of:identifying a passenger at check-in time using a positive identification means to provide identification data; entering said identification data into an airport security controller; comparing said identification data against at least one law enforcement database; issuing said passenger a wireless smartcard device, said smartcard device containing a wireless transponder whereby said passenger's location can be tracked in said airport; stopping said passenger when said identification check against said law enforcement database indicates security interest.