Hyderabad: The fingerprint identification and network system (FINS), an application launched by Suryapet police for use of officers has received a special jury award from FICCI in the Smart Policing Awards category.
The app was launched in December 2016 for the first time in Telangana state.
The software facilitates matching of suspects’ fingerprints taken through a live scanner, with an online database of fingerprints.
The app provide instant fingerprint matches against pre-configured set of criminal and suspect fingerprints. This facilitates the police to take decisions faster while dealing with suspects and also helps the cops eliminate the need to interrogate innocent people.
This will also help the police summonning innocent people to the police station for verification of fingerprints and interrogation. The devices installed with FINS are provided to all 28 police stations in Suryapet district.
