LIVE SCAN is a computerized system that captures the electronic image of finger prints at the time a suspect is processed in lockup.  The computerized system provides a method to automatically compare the captured fingerprint images with those maintained in State fingerprint data bases.  The result of the LIVE SCAN system will be to accurately identify those arrested while the subject is still in custody.

Mission

• Better quality finger prints.
• Faster processing at booking.
• Automated production of booking forms.
• Labor savings and elimination of entry error source.
• Improved response time for state criminal history.
• Reduced filing and out of file problems at state and local level.
• Secure off-site backup.
• Improved identification accuracy.
• Decreased training costs and processing costs.
• Provides response to local law enforcement while the subject is still in custody.

LIVE SCAN equipment was funded by the state.  Hampton costs included site preparation, installation and maintenance of the equipment. LIVE SCAN automates the fingerprinting process by automatically transmitting the electronic fingerprints to the state police, comparing the fingerprints against those in state data bases, and returning results to the locality.  Hampton is the fourth jurisdiction in the state to go online with this system, and Hampton and Newport News are the only jurisdictions in Hampton Roads that have implemented the Live Scan system.

For more information, please email chiefsoffice@hampton.gov or call (757) 727-6510.