Automated background check via voice pattern matching
Embodiments use electronic speech samples of detainees and automatically scan electronic speech sample databases to detect when a detainee has a criminal record and to alert controlled-environment facility personnel to that record. An electronic speech sample of the detainee is captured during booking or at another time. The electronic speech sample is compared to a database of electronic speech samples of individuals with criminal records. If the electronic speech sample matches an existing electronic speech sample in the database, then information associated with the matching electronic speech sample is provided to the controlled-environment facility personnel. The information is analyzed to identify key issues, such as active warrants. The controlled-environment facility personnel are alerted to any such key information.
1. A method comprising:
capturing an electronic speech sample of a target individual in a controlled-environment facility;
comparing the electronic speech sample of the target individual to a database of stored electronic speech samples that are associated with individuals with known criminal records using voice pattern matching;
identifying a match between the electronic speech sample and a matching stored electronic speech sample using voice pattern matching;
identifying criminal record information associated with the matching stored electronic speech sample;
providing the criminal record information to a user associated with the controlled-environment facility on a display presented to the user;
comparing the criminal record information associated with the matching stored electronic speech sample to a controlled-environment facility record for the target individual;
determining if there are differences between the criminal record information and the controlled-environment facility record for the target individual; and
alerting controlled-environment facility personnel when at least one difference is detected between the criminal record information and the controlled-environment facility record for the target individual.
2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the electronic speech sample of the target individual is captured as part of an intake process in the controlled-environment facility.
3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the electronic speech sample is captured when the target individual uses a communication or visitation terminal in the controlled-environment facility.
4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the target individual is a resident of the controlled-environment facility.
5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the target individual is a visitor for a resident of the controlled-environment facility.
6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the target individual is a staff member of the controlled-environment facility.
7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the criminal record information includes one or more of: an active warrant, an arrest record, and a prior conviction record.
8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the database of stored speech samples is located remotely from the controlled-environment facility.
9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the database of stored speech samples is located at the controlled-environment facility.
10. The method of claim 1 , wherein the electronic speech sample of the target individual is compared to the database of stored electronic speech samples using an application running on a processor located at the controlled-environment facility.
11. The method of claim 1 , wherein the electronic speech sample of the target individual is compared to the database of stored electronic speech samples using an application running on a processor located remote from the controlled-environment facility.
12. The method of claim 1 , further comprising highlighting the differences between the criminal record information and the controlled-environment facility record for the target individual on the display presented to the user.
13. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:
identifying at least one active warrant in the criminal record information associated with the matching stored electronic speech sample to a target individual record; and
alerting controlled-environment facility personnel when the at least one warrant is detected.
14. The method of claim 1 , wherein comparing the electronic speech sample of the target individual to a database of stored electronic speech samples further comprises:
comparing the electronic speech sample of the target individual to a database of stored electronic speech samples located at the controlled-environment facility; and
if no matches are found in the database of stored electronic speech samples located at the controlled-environment facility, then comparing the electronic speech sample of the target individual to one or more databases of stored electronic speech samples located remotely from the controlled-environment facility.
15. A system for automatically identifying records associated with residents of a controlled-environment facility, comprising:
at least one microphone configured to capture electronic speech samples of residents of a controlled-environment facility;
at least one memory storing electronic speech samples that are associated with individuals with known criminal records;
a computer system associated with the controlled-environment facility comprising a processor executing a voice pattern matching application configured to:
identify a match between the electronic speech samples of the residents and one or more stored electronic speech samples using voice pattern matching;
compare criminal record information associated with a matching stored electronic speech sample to a controlled-environment facility record for the matching resident;
determine if there are any differences between the criminal record information and the controlled-environment facility record for the matching resident; and
alerting controlled-environment facility personnel when at least one difference is detected between the criminal record information and the controlled-environment facility record for the matching resident; and
a display configured to display criminal record information associated with the matching resident to controlled-environment facility personnel.
16. The system of claim 15 , wherein the electronic speech samples of the residents are captured as part of an intake process in the controlled-environment facility.
17. The system of claim 15 , wherein the criminal record information includes one or more of: an active warrant, an arrest record, and a prior conviction record.
18. The system of claim 15 , wherein the at least one memory storing electronic speech samples is located remotely from the controlled-environment facility.
19. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium having program instructions stored thereon that, upon execution by one or more computer systems associated with controlled-environment facility, cause the one or more computer systems associated with controlled-environment facility to:
capture an electronic speech sample of a target individual in a controlled-environment facility;
compare the electronic speech sample of the target individual to a database of stored electronic speech samples that are associated with individuals with known criminal records using voice pattern matching;
identify a match between the electronic speech sample and a matching stored electronic speech sample using voice pattern matching;
identify criminal record information associated with the matching stored electronic speech sample;
identify at least one active warrant in the criminal record information associated with the matching stored electronic speech sample to a target individual record;
provide the criminal record information to personnel associated with the controlled-environment facility; and
alert controlled-environment facility personnel when the at least one active warrant is detected.