Introduction

The Michigan State Police, Criminal Justice Information Center is currently responsible for processing applicant fingerprint background checks.  Applicant fingerprint background checks are required for various reasons such as employment, carry concealed weapon, adoption, visa/immigration, etc.

Currently applicants go to a local law enforcement agency or other fingerprinting service (employment screeners and other independents hired by agencies and companies) to be printed. Prints are taken on a paper card and then mailed, with the required fee, to MSP CJIC. MSP staff must receipt money and enter all the demographic data for processing. Fingerprint technicians must scan the prints into the MSP Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS). Responses are printed and mailed from MSP.   By September 2006, all applicant prints must be submitted electronically to MSP CJIC. 

Vendor Applicant Print

MSP has pre-qualified two vendors to provide applicant print services.  Applicants will be able to call an 800-phone number to schedule an appointment within 10 business days.  The location of the appointment will be within 50 miles from your residence.  There are a number of advantageous in using the vendors for applicant print services.

·    Would not the purchase/support of separate applicant livescan device

·    Free law enforcement resources from applicant print work

·    Eliminate the need for separate office space to fingerprint applicants

·    Do away with accounting duties to collect fees and transfer to MSP

Please visit the following vendor websites to obtain up to date information on the roll out of this service or call their representatives.

·    Identix Identification Services www.identix.com, David Bolme info@identix.com 866-226-2952

·    Promissor - www.promissor.com, Al Turano al_turano@promissor.com 610-617-5153

Law enforcement agencies can partner with the vendors to provide applicant print services.  Each agency can negotiate their own agreement with vendors.  Below are the procedures and sample agreement you may use to partner with a vendor.

·       Procedures

·       Agreement

A law enforcement agency may refer applicants directly to a vendor.  This sample flyer can be posted and distributed to applicants.

Law Enforcement Applicant Print