As part of CarMen’s stakeholder engagement strategy, private interviews were conducted with leaders and technical experts within the Law Enforcement Authorities (LEAs) of the countries where partners are located, to maximize the acquired information relevance, confidentiality and a project visibility among interested police and custom forces.
The discussions were designed to gather operational perspectives directly from decision-makers and frontline units, thereby aligning research developments with real-world border management needs. Key topics addressed included challenges related to on-the-move biometric acquisition, presentation attack detection (PAD), and interoperability with existing border control infrastructures. These exchanges support CarMen’s objective of developing robust and secure biometric solutions for non-stop border control in uncontrolled operational environments. Integrating feedback from national authorities, the consortium is able to refine technical specifications, strengthen compliance with legal and ethical requirements, and ensure compatibility with existing systems.
Institutional collaboration plays a crucial role in bridging research innovation with operational implementation. Through structured dialogue with public authorities, CarMen enhances its impact pathway and contributes to the development of secure, scalable, and interoperable biometric technologies aligned with European border management priorities.