New fingerprinting devices to be delivered to local courts

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Local courts are set to receive new fingerprinting technology.

In the Miami Valley, the new devices will be installed in select courthouses in Clark, Clinton, Darke Greene, Logan, Miami, Montgomery, Preble and Warren counties.

According to Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, the technology will increase the accuracy of the computerized criminal records database.

“Fingerprints are a critical piece of the puzzle for verifying identity and criminal background checks,” Yost said. “These grant funds are being invested in the courts to further modernize the data storage system by creating a more robust fingerprinting process. This will allow law enforcement, employers and even ordinary Ohioans to have greater confidence in the system.”

The decision to install LiveScan devices is also intended to enable the transmission of complete records to the Ohio Bureau of Investigation.