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TechHalo Summary
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is improving frontline policing with the distribution of 264 Mobile Fingerprint Devices 2.0 to 37 law enforcement agencies statewide. These devices enable rapid, in-the-field identification by tapping directly into law enforcement databases, streamlining the verification process. CBI Director Armando Saldate calls the rollout “a game-changer,” enhancing both officer safety and decision-making during public encounters. Funded by the 2024 Adam Walsh Grant, the initiative also focuses on helping patrol officers confirm registered sex offender information in real time.
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Wheat Ridge PD received 5 devices, reducing reliance on outside agencies during ID checks.
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CBI provides ongoing hardware and software support to ensure device reliability statewide.
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The tech rollout emphasizes rapid ID, increased safety, and better tracking of registered offenders.