Innovative aspects of the subject matter described in this specification can be embodied in a portable biometric capture system. In one example, a portable biometric capture system includes a case, a telescoping stand, a camera housing, and a power source. The case includes wheels and a carry handle. The telescoping stand has a first end and a second end. The first end of the telescoping stand is coupled to a surface within an interior of the case by a first pivotable joint. The camera housing is coupled to the second end of the telescoping stand by a second pivotable joint. The power source is installed within the interior of the case and electrically connected to a wiring that is routed to the camera housing through a channel within the telescoping stand.