Mobile AFIS Device

A handheld mobile device that captures fingerprint images (index fingers only) and utilizes the Mobile Data Computer (MDC) or OPD desktop computer secure connection to submit the images for search of select fingerprint databases.

A program administered by the Nebraska State Patrol’s (NSP) Criminal Identification Division (CID) that enables mobile fingerprint searching of Nebraska’s Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) database and the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) Repository of Individuals of Special Concern (RISC) database.

A Mobile AFIS "hit" on either the AFIS or RISC database indicates the person fingerprinted has been positively identified via fingerprints to a record in the respective database.

The FBI's RISC database contains fingerprints and limited demographic information (e.g., name, place, or county of birth, and FBI/Universal Control Number (UCN)).

The State AFIS database contains fingerprints and demographic information, e.g., name, sex, date of birth, State Identification (SID) number, from all fingerprint submissions forwarded to the Central Repository.

The Omaha Police Department (OPD) uses Mobile AFIS devices to help positively identify people in the field by comparing their fingerprints to the Nebraska State Patrol’s (NSP) Mobile AFIS program.

It is the policy of the Omaha Police Department (OPD) to have Mobile AFIS devices available for officers to use in the field to assist in the positive identification of individuals.

Mobile AFIS devices digitally scan an individual's fingerprints (index fingers only) and submit them for comparison to existing records in the State of Nebraska AFIS and FBI Repository of Individuals of Special Concern (RISC) databases.

A method where experienced officers are trained to teach others how to use the Mobile AFIS device. This ensures consistent knowledge and skill transfer within the OPD.

Regularly updated training materials are provided to OPD trainers, who then pass the new knowledge to OPD Mobile AFIS users.

OPD Mobile AFIS training is documented to ensure accountability and compliance with OPD policies.

OPD officers who complete the Mobile AFIS training are officially recognized as authorized users.

After completing training, OPD officers are recognized as authorized Mobile AFIS users and have their status reflected in precinct/shift information.

Information about a person's fingerprints stored by the FBI. It includes known or suspected terrorists, sex offenders, immigration violators, and individuals with active warrants.

A mobile device used by law enforcement to scan and compare fingerprints against databases.

A positive identification result when a fingerprint scan matches a record in the RISC database.

The process of obtaining a fingerprint scan from someone.

A person voluntarily provides their fingerprints for scanning.

A person is lawfully detained and their fingerprints are scanned.

The purpose of using a Mobile AFIS device is solely to verify someone's identity.

The use of a Mobile AFIS device to gather general intelligence without a specific case or reason is prohibited.

Using a Mobile AFIS device to verify someone's identity in a situation where they might otherwise be taken to the police station.

The Mobile AFIS device can store up to five fingerprint cases.

Criminal history information is not stored on the Mobile AFIS device.

When a Mobile AFIS search is completed, the user is required to answer five questions, which helps the FBI improve their services.

A report containing the results of a Mobile AFIS search.

The Mobile AFIS device should be used as quickly as possible once Reasonable Suspicion is established.

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