The invention provides a computer-implemented method for determining
whether a database contains any images that substantially match at least
one image provided of an individual. A probe data set is received, the
comprising first and second biometric templates associated with the
individual, the first biometric template associated with a different type
of biometric than the second type of biometric template. A database of
biometric templates is searched using the first biometric template to
retrieve a first results set. A first predetermined portion of the first
results set is selected. The first predetermined portion of the first
results set is searched using the second biometric template to retrieve a
second results set. A second predetermined portion of the second results
set is selected. The second predetermined portion of the second results
is provided for comparison with the image provided of the individual.