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Sheriff's office warns county fingerprint machine at end of life; replacement could cost about $41,000

Weston County Board of Commissioners · November 7, 2025
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The sheriff’s office reported that the county’s fingerprint machine has reached end of life and vendor IDEMIA indicated the unit will not accept upgrades; staff described a maintenance option previously quoted at about $5,000 but said replacement is likely to cost approximately $41,000 and will be required for state reporting after 2026.

The sheriff’s office told commissioners the county’s electronic fingerprint machine has reached its end of life and will likely need replacement, a change that could carry a price tag of roughly $41,000.

Sheriff's Office staff said that years ago the state and the Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) distributed fingerprint machines and covered maintenance for participating counties. The county received a notice from the state…

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