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How Florida Law Enforcement Can "Tap" Into Rapid ID for Greater Efficiency

Verifying identities and conducting criminal background checks in the field has traditionally been one of the most time-consuming tasks for law enforcement officers. In the past, this often required detaining individuals and transporting them to a station for fingerprint identification. 

Today, forward-thinking agencies like the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) are tapping into highly accurate, real-time mobile biometric technology — Rapid ID — transforming how officers run ID checks while on patrol.

One Officer. Two Fingerprints. Three Easy Steps.

The HID Rapid ID solution is FDLE FALCON Rapid ID Certified, empowering Florida law enforcement officers to conduct mobile biometric identification from any place, at any time. Built with proven fingerprint biometric technology, Rapid ID enables officers to quickly identify subjects with arrest warrants or those with records in Florida’s FALCON Integrated Crime History System and the FBI RISC database.

Three easy steps for officers:

  1. Capture — Capture two fingerprints using the HID NOMAD™ 30 Pocket Reader
  2. Submit  — Tap HID Commander on the mobile device to submit
  3. Review  — Review Hit/No-Hit results within minutes

Behind the scenes, HID Rapid ID does the heavy lifting by managing and transmitting Electronic Fingerprint Transmission (EFT) records to local, state and federal agencies for subject identification in the field. 

Watch the video below to see how HID Rapid ID works for FDLE.

Empowering Real-Time ID Verification in the Field 

The FDLE FALCON Rapid ID Certified solution addresses the ongoing challenges of mobile identification in law enforcement, by offering:

  • Plug-and-play mobile fingerprint readers that are easy to use and configure 
  • A rugged design built for frequent use and able to withstand challenging outdoor environments 
  • One-handed ergonomic operation for agility and officer safety
  • Automated capture and verification process 
  • An FBI certified (FAP 30, IP 65) & CJIS compliant platform
  • Cost-effective solutions designed to work with most mobile devices 
  • Better protect officers by allowing them to perform real-time ID verification while in the field 

HID is proud to support Florida’s law enforcement agencies in their mission to maintain law and order. By incorporating Rapid ID technology into FDLE’s daily routines, officers can achieve faster, more accurate ID verification and be more efficient in maintaining public safety across jurisdictions.

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