BCI Identification Division

The Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation’s Identification Division receives and files fingerprints, photographs and other information pertaining to both felony and misdemeanor arrests submitted by law enforcement agencies throughout the state. These records are used to advise law enforcement officials about previous arrests or convictions. One of the world's largest collections of criminal history records, this division is the authorized central repository for all felony and misdemeanor records for the state of Ohio. Every police department, sheriff's office and court of record must submit arrest and court conviction data. The Identification Division consists of the following services:

• The Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) is a powerful crime-fighting tool that brings the latest technology to Ohio law enforcement agencies for fingerprint identification.
• WebCheck® is a major component of Ohio's AFIS (see above). It allows agencies to electronically submit civilian background checks to BCI. WebCheck® uses the Internet to transfer fingerprints and other data from the inquiring agency to BCI in order to aid in critical decisions about hiring for schools and other agencies.
• National Webcheck® is a partnership between BCI and the FBI to conduct FBI background checks.
   
• LiveScan is designed for law enforcement agencies to securely submit fingerprints to BCI.
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• The Ohio Law Enforcement Gateway (OHLEG), a secure, electronic criminal justice information network, is an easy way for Ohio law enforcement agencies to share information to help solve and prevent crimes. For additional information about the Ohio Law Enforcement Gateway, please call (866) 406-4534 or visit www.ohleg.org.