The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is seeking applications to fund Livescan fingerprint processing equipment, applicable software/equipment, and/or maintenance of such.
Livescan and card-scan devices allow agencies to acquire fingerprints, with each finger and associated slap impression being analyzed for acceptable quality and uniqueness in real-time fashion. Livescan equipment may also include hardware and software to capture palms and mugshots. Biometric and demographic data are transmitted electronically to the State Identification Bureau and may be submitted for Federal background checks, as authorized by statute.
Funds may be used:
Approximately $750,000 was available in total funding for FY16.
Approximately $2,800,000 was available in total funding for 2020.
This is a one-time payment for Livescan equipment, software related to Livescan equipment, and/or maintenance of such. Please note, this award can only pay for maintenance/service agreements that end no later than 9/30/25.
Eligible applicants include local law enforcement agencies (e.g., police departments, probation offices, district attorney's and sheriff's offices) in jurisdictions in New York State outside of New York City.
Applications were to be submitted by August 1, 2023. A similar deadline is anticipated annually, contingent on the availability of funding.
Approximately $2,000,000 is available in total funding for 2023. Award amounts vary.