New security capabilities heading for Cannon Published Sept. 9, 2009 CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- The Defense Biometric Identification System will be introduced to the base that will use new technology to provide better security for Cannon, its residents and employees. By Jan. 1, 2010 all base personnel will be required to register through the new system for base access. DBIDS is designed to easily verify the access authorization of individuals entering military installations by scanning ID cards. All personnel on the installation, to include contractors and visitors, must register in the system. Children who do not have identification cards will be excepted. To provide a streamlined process while minimally impacting the mission, the registration process will be conducted over several months and there will be three separate locations to register. - Visitor Control Center at the Main Gate - MPF in the ID Card Section - Base Clinic at the Atrium The following time frames outline dates for registration and implementation : Sept. 15-Oct. - VCC will enroll all visitors and contractors, MPF will start registering all new personnel. Oct. 15 - Jan. 1, 2010 1- MPF, VCC and the base clinic will open to register all personnel Jan. 1, 2010 - Registration deadline for all base personnel Jan. 15, 2010 - Personnel will be required to register before being allowed base access. Special exceptions will be in place for those who are deployed or on temporary duty.