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sammi · 01-11-2007, 05:46 AM

what is it that i need to do when i go to the sheriffs office to get this done

ty

bd · 01-11-2007, 05:54 AM

They'll just roll your fingertips over a scanner and your prints will be digitally saved.

It's part of the AFIS system that most modern law enforcement agencies use.

No more messy ink.

Just relax your hand and let the technician do their job.

It's easy- don't sweat it.

bd

Trace · 01-11-2007, 06:02 AM

Its a really easy process. I had to do it one time when I worked for the Dept. of Homeland Security. Thats the only way they fingerprint people. It looked like a long narrow scanner. They place your fingertip on a "window" that is covering the scanner glass. When they roll your finger across it from left to right, that little "window" follows along with your finger so it gets a good scan. Yeah, say bye bye to that nasty black ink.

robplatt · 01-11-2007, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Trace

Its a really easy process. I had to do it one time when I worked for the Dept. of Homeland Security. Thats the only way they fingerprint people. It looked like a long narrow scanner. They place your fingertip on a "window" that is covering the scanner glass. When they roll your finger across it from left to right, that little "window" follows along with your finger so it gets a good scan. Yeah, say bye bye to that nasty black ink.

Strange, I got my CPL less than 6 months ago, and I was fingerprinted the old fashioned way. I didnt think I was that far out in the sticks.

mteele · 01-11-2007, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by robplatt

Strange, I got my CPL less than 6 months ago, and I was fingerprinted the old fashioned way. I didnt think I was that far out in the sticks.

I know here in Florida that you can still do both, and they charge about the same processing fee.

The difference is that when you do it digitally you get your CWL in about 2 weeks, compared to 45-90 days with the old fashioned ink.

Nemesis · 01-11-2007, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by robplatt

Strange, I got my CPL less than 6 months ago, and I was fingerprinted the old fashioned way. I didnt think I was that far out in the sticks.

Most depts. still use ink. LiveScan is still relatively new.

starshooter231 · 01-11-2007, 04:01 PM

Here in Mecosta County Michigan the county uses live scan for CPLs. The city PD uses ink.

**Old School** · 01-11-2007, 04:10 PM

Most use and prefer ink. The LiveScan costs the Dept money. I know this because I just did my prints today for my Florida permit. The packages goes out tomorrow and I wait 10 weeks.

ampleworks · 01-11-2007, 04:18 PM

Ohio is using this for their CCW but for some reason my hands were sweating (perhaps due to the 85 degree room we were in???) and it couldn't get a good read. It was ink for me.

Petrolero · 01-11-2007, 04:19 PM

Uhhh maybe most who don't have a scanner prefer ink. I know my county sheriff's office has used inkless systems for at least the past 4 years.

I've had my prints done there twice - once 3 years ago for Civil Air Patrol and 3 months ago for CCW. Two different technicians on two different machines. Both technicians told me that they *vastly* preferred the inkless system for one simple reason: easy do-overs. They can get the prints exactly right without having to start over.

I did an inked system for my Utah CCW and it was a total PITA for the technician, not to mention the mess it left on my hands.

Inkless scanners are greatness. The old system required a sort of oil, but the one my local dept uses now just requires that the finger pads be slightly damp.

The cost savings to the department are realized through increased productivity of the officer(s) doing the prints. They can get more done with fewer screw-ups in less time and they can transmit prints digitally if need be.

01-11-2007, 05:46 AM	#1
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Trace XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Plano, Texas Posts: 2,880	Its a really easy process. I had to do it one time when I worked for the Dept. of Homeland Security. Thats the only way they fingerprint people. It looked like a long narrow scanner. They place your fingertip on a "window" that is covering the scanner glass. When they roll your finger across it from left to right, that little "window" follows along with your finger so it gets a good scan. Yeah, say bye bye to that nasty black ink. __________________ Some of my toys: SA XD45 Service (Black on Black) Les Baer Monolith Heavyweight Les Baer Monolith Commanche Heavyweight Les Baer S.R.P. Ed Brown Classic Custom 5" Ed Brown Special Forces 5" Ed Brown Kobra Carry 4.25" Yes, I come from the land of 1911's "In GOD we trust...Everyone else, keep your hands where I can see 'em" Last edited by Trace; 01-11-2007 at 06:06 AM.

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Old School XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,626	Most use and prefer ink. The LiveScan costs the Dept money. I know this because I just did my prints today for my Florida permit. The packages goes out tomorrow and I wait 10 weeks. __________________ Visit www.pistolgear.com for all of your XD needs!

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ampleworks XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Communistic Ohio Posts: 1,159	Ohio is using this for their CCW but for some reason my hands were sweating (perhaps due to the 85 degree room we were in???) and it couldn't get a good read. It was ink for me. __________________ *Ampleworks*

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01-11-2007, 05:54 AM	#2
bd XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 3,864	They'll just roll your fingertips over a scanner and your prints will be digitally saved. It's part of the AFIS system that most modern law enforcement agencies use. No more messy ink. Just relax your hand and let the technician do their job. It's easy- don't sweat it. bd

01-11-2007, 04:01 PM	#7
starshooter231 XDTalk Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 53	Here in Mecosta County Michigan the county uses live scan for CPLs. The city PD uses ink.

01-11-2007, 04:19 PM	#10
Petrolero XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 283	Uhhh maybe most who don't have a scanner prefer ink. I know my county sheriff's office has used inkless systems for at least the past 4 years. I've had my prints done there twice - once 3 years ago for Civil Air Patrol and 3 months ago for CCW. Two different technicians on two different machines. Both technicians told me that they vastly preferred the inkless system for one simple reason: easy do-overs. They can get the prints exactly right without having to start over. I did an inked system for my Utah CCW and it was a total PITA for the technician, not to mention the mess it left on my hands. Inkless scanners are greatness. The old system required a sort of oil, but the one my local dept uses now just requires that the finger pads be slightly damp. The cost savings to the department are realized through increased productivity of the officer(s) doing the prints. They can get more done with fewer screw-ups in less time and they can transmit prints digitally if need be.