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Sheriff's Office recommending the Board:
1) Approve the use of Special Revenue Funds in the amount of $100,000 for the purchase of Mobile Fingerprint Readers;
2) Approve and authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute a Purchase Contract with Data Works Plus, LLC, a competitively qualified vendor, for the amount of $100,000 for Mobile Fingerprint Readers; and
3) Approve and authorize the Purchasing Agent to increase the Purchase Contract on an as-needed basis during the awarded period as long as funding is available within the department's budget.
FUNDING: Fingerprint Identification Special Revenue Fund.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
The Sheriff's Office submitted a formal request in December of 2025, to the Procurement and Contracts Division of the Chief Administrative Office to issue a competitive Request for Bids (RFB) for Mobile Fingerprint Readers. On April 9, 2026, as a result of RFB 2026-0105, DataWorks Plus, LLC was identified as a qualified contractor.
The Sheriff’s Office utilizes fingerprint identification technology to support deputies, detectives, and the Coroner’s Unit. Acquiring additional mobile fingerprint readers will enable patrol deputies to confirm identities through Rapid ID technology by scanning fingerprints and comparing them in real time against local Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS), Department of Justice (DOJ), and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) databases. This capability significantly enhances officer safety through the DOJ Repository for Individuals of Special Concern (RISC) system and reduces reliance on verbal statements or fraudulent identification documents. It provides a reliable method for identifying suspects or deceased individuals, and aligns with the Sheriff’s Office mission to enhance public safety through innovative technology and efficient service delivery.
The addition of mobile fingerprint readers will also streamline the identification process, reduce delays associated with tradit...
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