Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
COURT SERVICES DIVISION
DIRECTIVE
Number 14-01
Effective: February 11, 2014
BLUECHECK MOBILE FINGERPRINT DEVICE
PURPOSE
The purpose of this directive is to provide direction to ensure that the BlueCheck Mobile Fingerprint devices are properly secured, cared for, and always available for use by court personnel.
BACKGROUND
The BlueCheck Mobile Fingerprint devices were issued to courts for the quick identification or identity verification of persons in courthouses or court lockups. The BlueCheck device captures fingerprints and immediately submits them to a state’s AFIS or other fingerprint database. Once the identity is confirmed, any available images, criminal history, wants and warrants, and demographic data can be viewed on the paired device.
POLICY
The Branch Supervisor shall ensure the below areas of care, security, and accountability are followed:
• BlueCheck devices are not to be stored in an unsecured area overnight.
• BlueCheck devices are to be accounted for on a daily basis. The BlueCheck device should be added to the list of other equipment that has to be accounted for daily.
• Missing or inoperable BlueCheck devices are to be reported upon discovery to your Bureau’s Operations.
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CSD DIRECTIVE 14-01 FEBRUARY 11, 2014
• The annual inspection is to be amended to include the BlueCheck device.