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Eaton County Sheriff deputies now using mobile fingerprint scanners.

The Eaton County Sheriff’s Office is one of the first local law enforcement agencies in Michigan to implement mobile fingerprint scanners to identify people who have fingerprints on file.

 

The scanners are linked to in-car computers that transmit a scanned fingerprint to the Michigan Automated Fingerprint Identification System and the F.B.I. national fingerprint database.  In a matter of minutes, deputies will know if there is a record on file that positively identifies the person. 

 

“We strive to be leaders in the implementation of new technology which helps us become more efficient and effective,” Sheriff Tom Reich said. “Identifying and taking wanted persons into custody increases both public safety and the timely prosecution of the offenses.”

 

In addition to confirming identifications during investigations, the scanners may identify those who are unable to provide reliable identification due to physical or mental incapacity, or are deceased and immediate identification is needed to assist in the performance of lawful duties.

 

On the first day of use, deputies identified a person in Delta Township with two Eaton County arrest warrants and an out of state warrant. Five other Michigan local law enforcement agencies and the Michigan State Police are currently using the new technology. The scanners were obtained with regional Homeland Security funds. The sheriff’s office will assist area police agencies when requested.

 

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