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Questionable Identity
Immediate Query of Fingerprints
Immediate CIB Fingerprint Query
In rush cases involving persons of questionable identity, submission of a fingerprint
record to CIB and the FBI is a quick way to see if the subject has a record in the
AFIS system of either database. While this may not positively identify someone, it
will let you know if they have a record under the name that was given or a record
under a different name by fingerprint comparison.
CIB’s Fingerprint Identification Section can be contacted Monday through Friday,
from approximately 0600 to 1700. They will check both the subject’s name and
fingerprints through AFIS for existing records. The turnaround for results of the
search should take place the same day, unless it is right at the end of the day and of
course barring any problems with volume or system outages. You need to provide
them with a name and phone number, as they call back with any results.
Steps for CIB Query
1. Call first! Contacts are either Curt Bauer at 608-261-8122
extension 2600 or Diane Larson at extension 2603. This is to let
them know to expect the fax and get the search started as soon as
possible.
2. If transmitting an electronic arrest fingerprint record to CIB,
provide both PCN and TCN, so that CIB staff can locate the record
within the workflow. Once the record has been located it can be
given a #1 priority in the AFIS to speed up the response time. If
you are sending the fingerprint record by fax, you will need to
photocopy the ten-print card one-to-one.
3. Also, photocopy the ten-print card again at 144%. This can be
accomplished by rotating the fingerprint card on the photocopier to
capture the fingerprint impressions only. All fingerprint images
(rolled and slaps) will fit on an 8 ½ X 11 sheet of paper for faxing
purposes. This is needed to allow the fingerprint images (ridge
detail) to come across the fax much cleaner. CIB only needs the
prints when blown up to this size, not the rest of the data. This rest
of data can be taken from the one-to-one ten-print photocopy that
is also being faxed. Make sure to write the subjects name and
DOB somewhere on the sheet.
4. Prepare a cover sheet with subject’s name, DOB and the statement
that you would like the person checked for any existing records.
Make sure that you include a contact name and phone number in
case staff at CIB needs to contact you.
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