Live Scan
Live Scan Fingerprinting Equipment & Software
Fulcrum Biometrics’ turn-key systems include all of the hardware and software needed to capture, search, and transmit fingerprints. Our biometric expert experience makes all of the difference.
FbF® LiveScan is the most flexible and comprehensive live scan software available
Dependable
Create and manage high quality biometric records through a repeatable process
Exchange Records
Facilitate interchange of biometric records with state and federal agencies (FBI, DOJ)
Instant Review
Re-scan if the captured image is unsatisfactory
Real–time Quality Control
Know exactly the quality of the print based on FBI standards
More than fingerprints
Capture more than finger and palm prints – scars, marks, tattoos, mugshots, signatures, and iris images
Meet FBI standards
Conforms to the latest ANSI/NIST and the FBI EBTS industry standards
Tailored Solutions
Fulcrum engineers focus on innovative solutions specifically designed to meet our customer’s requirements
State (Applicant)
Applications include employee background checks, professional certifications, & security clearances. Channeling directly to the FBI is available
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Florida
- Illinois
- Nevada
- North Carolina
- Utah
- Card Scan
- Print-to-Card
State (Criminal / Law Enforcement)
Best value for law enforcement use in the marketplace
- Alabama
- California
- Colorado
- Georgia
- Illinois
- Nevada
- North Carolina
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
Federal
Comply with DSS SWFT, Office of Personnel Management (OPM), the Transportation of Safety Clearinghouse (TSC) requirements and more
- FBI Channeling (Departmental Order & Authorized Recipient)
- OPM (Government Employees)
- SWFT (DOD Contractors)
- FINRA (Securities)
- TSC (Airports/ Airlines)
Specialty
Keep it simple by choosing tailored solutions for easy live scan deployment:
- Print-to-Card
- Firearms
- Decedent ID
- Educational Use
- Child ID
- Card Scan
State Certifications
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Arkansas (Civil NFUF)
FbF LiveScan is approved by the Arkansas State Police(ASP) for Applicant live scan submissions
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Alabama
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency certified FbF LiveScan for Criminal live scan submissions
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California
FbF LiveScan software is approved for Applicant & Criminal live scan submissions by the California DOJ
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Colorado
FbF LiveScan is approved by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation for both Applicant and Criminal live scan submissions
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Florida
FbF LiveScan software is approved for Applicant background checks by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement
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Georgia
FbF LiveScan is approved by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) for Criminal live scan submissions
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Illinois
FbF LiveScan is certified for Criminal and Applicant live scan submissions by the Illinois State Police (ISP)
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Nevada
The Nevada Dept of Public Safety certified FbF LiveScan for Criminal and Applicant live scan submissions
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North Carolina
North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (NCSBI) has approved FbF LiveScan for Criminal & Applicant live scan submissions
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South Carolina
South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) certified FbF LiveScan for Criminal live scan submission
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Tennessee
The Tennessee Dept of Safety certified FbF LiveScan for Criminal live scan submissions
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Texas
The Texas Department of Public Safety certified FbF LiveScan for Criminal live scan submissions
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Utah
The Utah BCI certified FbF LiveScan for Applicant & Criminal live scan submissions
Easy to Operate
Requires minimal training
The simple interface of the live scan software prompts the operator through the steps of capturing fingerprint slaps and rolls. Also, the on-screen visualization of finger image quality scoring speeds the process.
Rugged
Extremely durable
Fulcrum’s live scan systems are manufactured to withstand harsh environments like those found in the booking process, jail environment or national ID projects.
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Expandable Configurations
Grow your live scan system to increase fingerprinting opportunities. You can always add more hardware and software to increase your revenue.
Testimonials
The true measure of customer service is how a company reacts when there is a problem. As a newbie with this system i had many “dumb” questions that were patiently, and rapidly, responded to via the company’s trouble ticket system. Quite often what seemed like an insurmountable task to me would be repaired in minutes by customer service remotely accessing the system. (Thanks Steven!)
We are very happy with the system and within months it had already paid for itself. Our only regret is that we didn’t get the system years ago.
The other team members helped me get set up and were fast and friendly. They also explained things thoroughly.Â
Our equipment came pretty quickly, and the setup instructions were easy to follow. The whole system is easy to use and everything goes smoothly every time. I would rate Fulcrum Biometrics at a 10, so glad we chose them to work with and I would highly recommend them to anyone else!
We bought a livescan system from Fulcrum Biometrics a couple of years ago and are now able to secure more contracts…The system is very easy to use and our guests love [it]…Fulcrum Biometrics as a supplier has been fast and knowledgeable in responding to us. In the rare instances that our system has gone down, their service team remedies it quickly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to frequently asked questions about live scan
What’s included in a system?
A Live Scan System Bundle includes a PC workstation (desktop or laptop) and a fingerprint capture device. In some cases, a digital camera, iris camera, signature pad and more are included.
What impacts the accuracy of scanned fingerprints?
Operator and biometric variables impact fingerprint quality. Moistness and ridge definition can affect how a fingerprint is reproduced.
Who uses live scan fingerprints?
Live scan technology is used by many businesses and agencies including:
- Regulated commercial businesses
- Law enforcement
- Refugee case management
- Migrant assistance and protection
- Military bases
- Government and state agencies
What are the advantages of live scan fingerprinting?
- Automated fingerprint matching
- Inkless
- Image quality is automatically checked and finger sequencing is performed which reduces reject
- Faster capture process