The Kansas Bureau of Investigation concludes an almost $7 million replacement of the state’s database of fingerprints and palm prints used for identification.

In 2020, the Kansas Legislature approved funding to replace the former system with a more modern and efficient database. Prior to the project, this critical system was aging and outdated with software and technology that was unable to be supported or maintained. The new system holds more than two million fingerprint records and over 596,000 palm prints.

KBI Director Tony Mattivi says this new technology makes the process of identifying individuals and determining if they have a criminal history much easier.