Peterson implements new DoD security measures Published Dec. 18, 2008 By 21st Security Forces Squadron PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- Peterson Air Force Base, one of the first test bases to be selected for the Defense Biometric Identification System, or DBIDS, is now registering all who have access to Peterson. A Homeland Security/Department of Defense initiative, DBIDs will register active military, contractors, retirees, and dependents. DBIDS was developed as a force protection program to manage personnel, property and installation access. DBIDS at Peterson is in its educational/publicity and registration phases as security forces and security guards familiarize themselves with its features and Team Pete members become accustomed to it. To date, Peterson AFB has registered over 43,000 members; 100 percent compliance begins Feb. 1, 2009. Future access to Peterson AFB rests on the successful implementation of DBIDS and registration. As a registered Team Pete member, you'll experience immediate entry with one scan of your card by our uniformed installation entry controllers. What are the benefits? This biometric system supports the adding, retrieving, updating and displaying of information for individuals who require military installation access. DBIDS enhances the military law enforcement mission by helping to provide a safe and secure community. The scan shows the number of times a person has entered the installation, the times allowed and conditions allowed (i.e. force protection conditions or essential/non essential personnel), as well as the locations. Guards are immediately notified of personnel not allowed entry, as well as personnel with warrants. Peterson AFB is now afforded the ability to control base access digitally through a centralized and current database of biometric details including a photograph, identifying information such as height and weight, and fingerprints. DBIDS helps us make better decisions in order to keep you safe from unauthorized personnel, as well as control access at times when only mission essential personnel are needed on the installation. DBIDS produces installation passes (a.k.a. DBIDS cards) for personnel who are entitled to recurring and unescorted access to military installations, but do not possess a DoD ID Card. DBIDS also features alerts for new ID card registrations, lost or stolen ID cards, and changes in base access permissions. For more information on DBIDS, please visit the following website. www.dmdc.osd.mil/iao/pages/dbids/dbids_main.html Visitors and contractors will be issued a temporary badge just as they are now through the Visitor Control Center identifying the times and locations they have access to. 21st Space Wing leadership has leaned forward to ensure DBIDS will not be a burden to the community through the purchase of additional registration stations located at the BX Satellite Pharmacy for a limited time, as well as monitoring the gates during peak hours of the morning. We appreciate your cooperation in our latest efforts to make Peterson AFB a more secure installation. More information will be provided in early 2009. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions: Q1. Why Peterson AFB? A1. Peterson Air Force Base has been selected to be one of the first test bases for DBIDS, a Homeland Security/Department of Defense initiative. Q2. Who needs to register? A2. Every DoD ID Card holder requesting access to Peterson AFB. This includes military, retired, DoD contractors, dependents, and civilians affiliated with Peterson AFB who need access to the base. In June 2008, approximately 15,000 Peterson AFB-specific DoD ID cards were loaded into the DBIDS program. However, scanning your DoD ID Card will need to be accomplished to verify you are in the system. Q3. Where can I register and have my ID Card scanned? A3. Choose a location. Peterson AFB Visitor Control Center located adjacent to the West Gate from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., or in Bldg. 350 (same location where new DoD ID cards are issued) from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There are two static workstations for a limited time currently located at the BX Satellite Pharmacy from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday; closed holidays and family days. These Satellite Pharmacy stations only register ID cards that already have a bar code. Registration will continue there until Jan. 14, 2009. Q4. What do I bring with me when I register? A4. Your DoD ID card(s). Q5. Why must I register in person? A5. Your fingerprint is the vital piece of registration for biometric identification. Q6. If I've already registered in DBIDS at PAFB Visitor Control Center, do I need to register again? A6. No, if you have already registered at the PAFB visitor's center or Bldg 350/FSS or Satellite Pharmacy, you will not have to register again at PAFB. The DoD has plans to make DBIDS regional, thus any person trying to gain access to a DoD installation in a certain region would not have to register into the system. Eventually, DBIDS will be seen at all continental U.S. installations. As additional bases come online in the future, your information will be registered at those locations. Currently, only the Air Force Academy is synched with the registering of Peterson AFB. Q7. Why do I need my DOD ID card if you've swiped my fingerprint? Will you swipe my fingerprint when you swipe my ID card? A7. No, just your ID card will be scanned. Your fingerprints are only used during the registration process and are an added security feature for personal identification. Q9. What is the timeline for registration? A9. Implementation of the system consists of these three phases: Phase 1 is Publicity and Education. In progress. You'll notice educational signs posted in various buildings on base. Security Managers are tasked with scheduling individual units. Dependents and retirees are encouraged to take advantage of the temporary stations located in the Satellite Pharmacy located near the commissary until Jan. 14, 2009. Phase 2 is Registration. In progress. Official registration at the Visitor Control Center and Bldg 350, and the temporary Satellite Pharmacy has begun. Registration takes 4 minutes per person once you're called up to the counter. Please avoid the peak lunch hour in order to minimize your wait time. Also, plan on your unit being allotted certain days dedicated to member registration - you can expect to move to the front of the line! Phase 3 is 100% On Line System Utilization. Beginning Feb. 1, 2009, expectation is for all Team Pete members to be registered into DBIDS. All DoD IDs will be electronically verified using DBIDS hand held units at the gates for real time access control. The hand held units will let our guards know whether or not you have registered, as well as provide us access control. Members not registered in the DBIDS system will be stopped at the gates and instructed to proceed to the Visitor Control Center to register. Still have questions? Contact Master Sgt. Tristum Darby at 556-3484 from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.