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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

Arkansas (Civil NFUF)

FbF LiveScan is approved by the Arkansas State Police(ASP) for Applicant live scan submissions

Alabama

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency certified FbF LiveScan for Criminal live scan submissions

California

FbF LiveScan software is approved for Applicant & Criminal live scan submissions by the California DOJ

Colorado

FbF LiveScan is approved by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation for both Applicant and Criminal live scan submissions

Florida

FbF LiveScan software is approved for Applicant background checks by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement

Georgia

FbF LiveScan is approved by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) for Criminal live scan submissions

Illinois

FbF LiveScan is certified for Criminal and Applicant live scan submissions by the Illinois State Police (ISP)

Nevada

The Nevada Dept of Public Safety certified FbF LiveScan for Criminal and Applicant live scan submissions

North Carolina

North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (NCSBI) has approved FbF LiveScan for Criminal & Applicant live scan submissions

South Carolina

South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) certified FbF LiveScan for Criminal live scan submission

Tennessee

The Tennessee Dept of Safety certified FbF LiveScan for Criminal live scan submissions

Texas

The Texas Department of Public Safety certified FbF LiveScan for Criminal live scan submissions

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.

Expandable Configurations

Grow your live scan system to increase fingerprinting opportunities. You can always add more hardware and software to increase your revenue.


Testimonials

“Fulcrum was BEYOND helpful in the process of navigating our new fingerprinting requirements. No other vendor that I spoke with even came close to offering this level of patience and expertise. It was definitely the driving force behind our decision to use Fulcrum for our fingerprint criminal history checks.

The equipment set up and training was a breeze. Fulcrum was phenomenal at explaining the equipment and software, and beyond patient. The fingerprinting process is very easy to navigate, but any time we do have questions, Fulcrum is immediately responsive.”

Amy B.

COO, Big Brothers Big Sisters

“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.”

Josette S.

Owner of Prairie Patriot
We love the LiveScan machine. It’s easy to use and has given us great results. We love that it is so sanitary, especially during this pandemic. I am able to quickly set up the system and fingerprint our employees while completing their enrollment forms. We have held outside enrollment meetings and we are able to easily set up the unit and transport it with ease in the sturdy storage case. I also have had wonderful service from the Fulcrum tech support. We are very happy with our purchase!
Holly BeaneSchool Administrative Unit 21
I have been working with these guys for years now! With lots of hard work and timely communication, they made sure they delivered the best to me. Highly recommended! Kathleen at Fulcrum was BEYOND helpful in the process of navigating our new fingerprinting requirements. No other vendor that I spoke with even came close to offering her level of patience and expertise. It was definitely the driving force behind our decision to use Fulcrum for our fingerprint criminal history checks. The equipment set up and training was a breeze. Sal was phenomenal at explaining the equipment and software, and beyond patient. We had some initial hiccups with the fingerprint scanner, but the staff at Fulcrum were very helpful in troubleshooting the issue and getting us into the proper scanner that more met our needs. The fingerprinting process is very easy to navigate, but any time we do have questions, Fulcrum is immediately responsive.
Amy Barth Big Brothers Big Sisters
We practice immigration law and need to quickly check the criminal records of our clients to determine eligibility for relief. Obtaining results of ink and paper FBI requests sent by mail were taking months and thus we sought a system which could give quicker results. Fulcrum’s system allows us to fingerprint the clients right here in our office without the mess of ink and paper and we typically receive the results within ONE MINUTE, often less.
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.
Nicholas E. Aniotzbehere, Esq. Yarra Law Group
On behalf of the Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations, we would like to inform you that we are very pleased with our Live scan machines, and with your support staff for all of their assistance on getting us set up, trained, and for answering any questions we may have. We can now complete our fingerprinting on site, and in a timelier manner. 
Stephanie D. UrsoAcademy for Nursing and Health Occupations
When I first contacted Fulcrum for a bid, I received a phone call immediately and then an email following up with a quote that same day. In fact, every time I reach out to them, my account representative responds right away.
The other team members helped me get set up and were fast and friendly. They also explained things thoroughly. 
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!
Colleen BaumGuadalupe School

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.

Josette S.Prairie Patriot

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

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