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What is the advantage of using a LIVESCAN system instead of manually capturing the fingerprint images using ink and paper cards?

Submitted by lacorietowers on

The main advantage is speed. With electronic transmission, the turnaround time for receiving the State and FBI rap sheet responses is less than 3 hours. Other advantages are quality of prints (the LIVESCANs contain software that helps ensure the quality of the captured fingerprint images) and an overall cleaner, paperless process.