Approval of New Fingerprint Identification System Contract
December 15, 2025
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The Frame
This contract establishes the technology platform used by local law enforcement to process and identify fingerprints, which impacts the speed and accuracy of criminal investigations.
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IDEMIA
The company is contracted to provide the fingerprint identification platform to the city.
Local Law Enforcement
The department will utilize the new AFIS platform for fingerprint processing and identification.
Last recorded activity December 15, 2025.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The City Council approved a contract with IDEMIA for an Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS).
- The file identifier for this action is EC-25-548.
- The contract was introduced and approved on December 15, 2025.
Why It Matters
This contract establishes the technology platform used by local law enforcement to process and identify fingerprints, which impacts the speed and accuracy of criminal investigations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an AFIS?
Who is the vendor for this system?
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Discoveries
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Technology Infrastructure Update
The city is moving to a new vendor-provided platform for biometric identification.
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