Subject: News Release: Electronic Fingerprinting Expedites
Background Check Process
Date: 9/8/00 1:26:16 PM
From: Public Affairs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 7, 2000
Contact: Ann Walker
TEL: 530-898-4143
Electronic Fingerprinting Expedites Background Check Process
Live Scan, a system for the electronic submission of fingerprints and a
subsequent automated background check, is now being offered by the
California State University, Chico Police Department. This new
technology has improved upon the traditional ink rolling method by
reducing turn around time from up to six months to 72 hours.
Individuals requesting background checks from the University Police in
the past had to get fingerprinted the old-fashioned way or go to the
Chico Police Department or the Butte County Sheriff's Department to use
Live Scan. Now they can be scanned on campus at the University Police
office on 2nd and Normal Streets.
"Community service is our primary function," said Paula Carr, University
Police sergeant.
"Live Scan has made the campus more user-friendly and has helped us
build a relationship with many of the departments. Rather than sending
them off-campus, we could take on that process ourselves."
Certain departments and programs, including the nursing department,
credential program and CAVE, as well as various off-campus businesses
require applicants to receive background checks before being accepted.
Live Scan works in conjunction with the Department of Justice and the
FBI to ensure these individuals are free of criminal records.
"This is going to be better for us," said Susan Toussaint, director of
the Associated Students Children's Center. "It's much more convenient
that students don't have to leave campus for fingerprinting."
Appointments are available Monday from 6 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday through
Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. Applications with all required information
should be submitted one to two days in advance.
University Police will charge an $8 processing fee for campus-related
users and $10 for off-campus users. Applicants must also pay fees to
the Department of Justice ($32) and, if applicable, the FBI ($24). All
fees must be paid by cash or money order prior to service.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 898-5372.
--
Michael Perelman
Economics Department
California State University
Chico, CA 95929
Tel. 530-898-5321
E-Mail [EMAIL PROTECTED]
