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A biometric access control system for tracking critical assets and including an ID station incorporating a biometric input reader, an RFID antenna and reader and a wired or wireless (Bluetooth) communication device. A remotely positioned structure includes either or both of a rack or a locker for ho

A biometric access control system for tracking critical assets and including an ID station incorporating a biometric input reader, an RFID antenna and reader and a wired or wireless (Bluetooth) communication device. A remotely positioned structure includes either or both of a rack or a locker for holding a plurality of the critical assets in individually locked fashion. A processor control built into the ID station operatively actuates each of a plurality of individual locking mechanisms incorporated into the rack structure or locker, in response to successive biometric and weapon selection inputs communicating with the processor, and for determining at least one of user identification and weapon release authorization prior to the processor actuating the locking mechanism to release the weapon. An associated computer writeable medium operates with the processor and establishes a series of subroutines for establishing user identification, weapons rating, selective weapon release/reentry and associated maintenance and record keeping log reports.

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1. A biometric access control system for authorizing acquisition and return of critical assets in a secure and automatically verifiable fashion, comprising: a user operated ID station incorporating a software based processor and memory which contains records for each of a plurality of individuals ha

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A biometric access control system for authorizing acquisition and return of critical assets in a secure and automatically verifiable fashion, comprising: a user operated ID station incorporating a software based processor and memory which contains records for each of a plurality of individuals having varying access privileges to asset categories, said ID station further including a biometric input, a radio frequency identification (RFID) reader, a touch screen, and at least one of a wired or wireless device in communication with said processor, wherein said biometric input receives a biometric parameter from a user for user log in, said processor accesses the user's record to determine approved categories of assets for the user, said touch screen displays only those asset categories with assigned privileges available to the user and receives a selection of one of said displayed asset categories from the user, and then said touch screen displays a plurality of pieces of equipment from the selected asset category and receives a selection of one of the pieces of equipment from the user, and then said touch screen receives a choose equipment selection from the user;at least one remotely positioned structure for holding a plurality of categories of different assets in individualized locked fashion, said structure communicating with said ID station and, upon receipt of said choose equipment selection from the user, issuing an authorization signal from said ID station to release a locking sub-assembly containing a selected one of the assets within a pre-approved category for permitting removal of the asset; andan RFID identifying tag incorporated into a location associated with the asset such that, upon presentation of the asset to said RFID reader, said processor logs the asset into an appropriate user identified field associated with said system. 2. The system as described in claim 1, said ID station exhibiting a specified shape and size and further comprising an upwardly extending and pedestal support kiosk with said touch screen display in operative communication with a built-in processor control. 3. The system as described in claim 1, said ID station further comprising a power supply for operating said processor and associated electronic components including said biometric input, RFID reader, and said at least one of a wired or wireless (Bluetooth) connection to said remotely positioned structure. 4. The system as described in claim 1, said remotely positioned structure further comprising at least one rack supporting structure exhibiting a plurality of individual clamping locations for receiving each of a plurality of longer barreled weapons. 5. The system as described in claim 4, further comprising the long barreled weapons being arranged upon said rack in visual and spaced apart fashion, corresponding with the placement of a stock supporting pockets defined within base of said rack, a plurality of clamp-style grips securing each individual weapon, said clamp assemblies include a solenoid operated and electronically powered magnetic lock individually actuated by said processor for release or reentry of a selected weapon. 6. The system as described in claim 5, further comprising a plurality of photo-electric sensors in operative slaved/wireless communication with said ID station and being provided in aligned fashion with each powered clamp assembly in order to instruct the presence or absence of an asset assigned to a given locking location. 7. The system as described in claim 6, further comprising additional pluralities of LED's associated with each of said weapon receiving location and including a first plurality for indicating a “lock open” condition for an assigned clamp assembly, and a second plurality indicating individual LED lights for power/communication and error indication. 8. The system as described in claim 5, said rack further comprising a vertically adjustable security bar for engaging a weapon stock and which is mounted to planar shaped end members associated with said rack. 9. The system as described in claim 4, further comprising a primary master rack in at least one of a wired and a wireless communication with said ID station, said master rack further comprising a communication device for remotely operating an additional plurality of identically constructed racks each holding additional pluralities of long barreled weapons. 10. The system as described in claim 1, said remotely positioned structure further comprising at least one locker having a power supply and including a plurality of individual cabinet receiving and locking enclosures for holding additional critical assets. 11. The system as described in claim 10, each of said individual receiving and locking enclosures further comprising an internal power receptacle for providing low current device recharging. 12. The system as described in claim 11, further comprising a plurality of photo sensors located internally within each locking enclosure and for sensing the presence of a critical asset, and which may include at least one of a stun gun, night vision goggle, breathalyzer device, radio, AED, and handgun. 13. The system as described in claim 10, further comprising a master primary locker in at least one of a wired and a wireless communication with said ID station, said master locker further comprising wired only communication for remotely operating an additional plurality of identically constructed master locker each holding additional pluralities of long barreled weapons. 14. The system as described in claim 1, said remotely positioned structure further comprising at least one of a rack supporting structure and a locker structure in a master wired or wireless relationship with said ID station, a further plurality of rack structures or locker structures being in wired only communication with said master structure. 15. The system as described in claim 1, said biometric input further comprising a fingerprint input module. 16. The system as described in claim 1, further comprising a bypass key for accessing each of said assets in said remotely positioned structure. 17. A non-transitory computer writeable medium in use with an associated processor incorporated into a biometric access control system for authorizing acquisition and return of critical assets in a secure and automatically verifiable fashion, said computer writeable medium further comprising: a first subroutine for establishing an identity of an individual through at least one biometric input parameter;a second subroutine for accessing an existing user field listing one or more asset categories with access privilege by the individual;a third subroutine for displaying only those asset categories with assigned privileges available to the user;a fourth subroutine for receiving a selection of one of said displayed asset categories from the user;a fifth subroutine for displaying a plurality of pieces of equipment from the selected asset category, receiving a selection of one of the pieces of equipment from the user, and receiving a chosen equipment selection from the user;a sixth subroutine for actuating a selected locking mechanism to an open position to release the asset to the individual in response to receipt of the chosen equipment selection from the user; anda seventh subroutine for reentering a previously acquired asset and returning to said selected locking mechanism. 18. The computer writeable medium as described in claim 17, further comprising a succeeding subroutine for reengaging the selected locking mechanism to a locked position upon said reentry of a previously released asset. 19. The computer writeable medium as described in claim 17, further comprising a succeeding subroutine for requesting maintenance of a selected asset. 20. The computer writeable medium as described in claim 19, further comprising a succeeding subroutine for providing a key override access to the assets to at least one biometrically identified individual. 21. The computer writeable medium as described in claim 17, further comprising a succeeding subroutine for creating a report log of asset removal and required maintenance. 22. The computer writeable medium as described in claim 21, further comprising at least one of an administrative user subroutine and a remote access user subroutine for adding, removing and editing selected user qualification fields and maintenance fields. 23. A biometric access control system, comprising: an identification station, including: a biometric reader to read biometric input from a user for recording the user's identity,a radio frequency identification (RFID) reader to read an RFID tag associated with a piece of equipment to be acquired or returned by the user,a touch screen to receive input from the user including an indication to acquire or return the piece of equipment, to display only those asset categories of equipment that are authorized for use by the user and receive further input from the user including a selection of one of the equipment categories, and to display the plurality of pieces of equipment from the selected asset category and receive additional input from the user including a selection of a specific piece of equipment of the selected equipment category, anda processor in communication with the biometric reader, RFID reader, and the touch screen,wherein the biometric reader, RFID reader, and processor cooperate to log equipment acquisitions and returns; andan equipment structure in communication with the identification station, and including: a plurality of storage locations for storing a plurality of pieces of equipment assigned to the plurality of storage locations, anda plurality of locking mechanisms corresponding to the plurality of storage locations for individually securing the plurality of pieces of equipment to the structure,wherein an authorization signal from the identification station is receivable to release a lock of the plurality of locking mechanisms containing the selected specific piece of equipment to permit removal of the selected specific piece of equipment. 24. The system of claim 23, wherein the biometric reader, RFID reader, and processor cooperate to log user identification and generate transaction log reports. 25. The system of claim 24, wherein the identification station also includes a remote access interface to allow remote user access to the transaction log reports. 26. The system of claim 24, wherein the transaction log reports include video footage of user actions from user log in until logout. 27. The system of claim 23, wherein said touch screen receives a choose equipment selection from the user to unlock the selected specific piece of equipment. 28. The system of claim 23, wherein the equipment structure is a weapon rack, the piece of equipment is a weapon, the plurality of categories of equipment is a plurality categories of weapons, the selection of one of the equipment categories is a selection of one of the weapons categories, and the specific piece of equipment is a specific weapon, the plurality of storage locations also includes a plurality of supporting pockets to secure the weapons, and the plurality of locking mechanisms is a plurality of clamps to additionally secure the weapons to prevent weapon removal by disassembly. 29. The system of claim 28, further comprising a plurality of sensors aligned with the plurality of clamps to indicate presence or absence of the plurality of weapons, and wherein an authorization signal from the identification station is receivable by the weapon rack to release a clamp of the plurality of clamps containing the selected weapon to permit removal of the selected weapon, and wherein said weapons are individually locked and visible. 30. The system of claim 23, wherein the weapon rack also includes a plurality of lights corresponding to the plurality of clamps to indicate lock open conditions. 31. The system of claim 23, wherein the touch screen also receives input from the user including an indication to return the piece of equipment, and the touch screen displays a list of equipment currently acquired by the user; and wherein the piece of equipment is scanned by the RFID reader and automatically selected in the displayed equipment list. 32. The system of claim 31, wherein said touch screen receives a choose equipment selection from the user to unlock a locking mechanism corresponding to a storage location for the selected specific piece of equipment to permit replacement thereof. 33. The system of claim 23, wherein the touch screen also receives input from the user including an indication to return the piece of equipment, an indication that the piece of equipment requires maintenance, and a reason for the required maintenance. 34. The system of claim 33, wherein the reason includes either a previously entered maintenance reason or a new reason. 35. The system of claim 33, wherein the biometric reader, RFID reader, and processor also cooperate to provide a history of equipment maintenance and usage. 36. The system of claim 33, wherein the identification station and equipment structure cooperate to provide an emergency override mode to permit access to all equipment not indicated as requiring maintenance.