It's been a long time. As I recall, it simply stated that he certified that I was qualified to take fingerprints.
I do not know if that is supposed to mean I was trained (I wasn't) or that he knew of no reason why I could/should not be taking fingerprints.
I do not know what the current policy is. You might contact DPS and ask.
On the other hand, if your local LEO, (sheriff, chief, constable) is accomodating, get a letter and see how DPS reacts.
I do not know if DPS would help with a letter/training.
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- Thu Oct 05, 2006 6:04 am
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- Forum: Instructors' Corner
- Topic: Fingerprint Training/Certification
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fingerprint certification
You need a letter from local LE departments to be certified. (Granted, I think the assumption is you will be trained by said department.)
When the rule was changed that you did NOT have to be a LEO to fingerprint for the CHL, I called the Arlington PD. They refused to even consider it (notroriously anti-gun).
I called the Tarranty Sheriff's Department. They wanted a written request and wanted to run it by the DA's office. They never responded to my written request.
I called my local county constable and he was glad to give me a letter.
Once you are ceritified, you will get a pamphlet from DPS that will show you how to take fingerprints. If you are not comfortable, get with another instructor for a little training.
When the rule was changed that you did NOT have to be a LEO to fingerprint for the CHL, I called the Arlington PD. They refused to even consider it (notroriously anti-gun).
I called the Tarranty Sheriff's Department. They wanted a written request and wanted to run it by the DA's office. They never responded to my written request.
I called my local county constable and he was glad to give me a letter.
Once you are ceritified, you will get a pamphlet from DPS that will show you how to take fingerprints. If you are not comfortable, get with another instructor for a little training.