What is LiveScan and why it is needed for getting a Guard Card?
Live scan (or LiveScan) refers to the machine as well as the process of fingerprinting by which the fingerprints are captured and transmitted electronically using a live scan (LiveScan) machine. LiveScan can facilitate electronic submission of fingerprints and the subsequent automated background checks. It is an inkless fingerprinting process. The fingerprints captured by the LiveScan machine are digitally transmitted to the servers at the DOJ (Department of Justice) in a few seconds, thus avoiding the weeks of day otherwise caused by sending the hard copy fingerprint cards through regular mail. The fingerprints once received at DOG servers, they are compared against known criminal history records to complete the background investigation. Fingerprinting using Live Scan is required for California Guard Card and Firearm Permit Applications. LiveScan fingerprinting is used in many other background checks including FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigations), DOJ Background checks. Why do someone need to do Live Scan? As someone applying to get licensed to…