Welcome to the Southern California Association of Fingerprint Officers

Welcome to the Southern California Association of Fingerprint Officers, better known as S.C.A.F.O.  We are honored and privileged to introduce you to this exciting and informative web site. We hope you enjoy the S.C.A.F.O. web site and find useful information.

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About S.C.A.F.O.

S.C.A.F.O. is a nonprofit organization of professionals representing all of the forensic disciplines.  The organization was formed in 1937 and has since grown to national and intenational renown.  We currently have more than 350 active and associate members in the Southern California area from over 50 Southern California police agencies as well as having nationwide and international subscribers to our quality bimonthly magazine, The Print. 

S.C.A.F.O. hosts bimonthly meetings and two-day annual training seminars.  S.C.A.F.O. may also hold one-day training seminars as the need arises.  Our meetings and seminars feature exceptionally qualified speakers who provide training and updates on current issues and the latest technology. 

To learn more about the history of S.C.A.F.O., please visit the following pages:

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June 2013 Membership Meeting and Training

2014 – The Future of Biometric ID in Los Angeles County by Lt Bennett Seno and Lt Joshua Thai at the Ontario Airport Hotel (formerly the Hilton Ontario Airport) - click for a map.

LA County is moving into the future with a new AFIS system called MBIS that will include fingerprints, palm prints, mug shots, tattoos, facial recognition, Iris scanning and voice recognition.  Don’t miss out on the opportunity to hear how this all inclusive system will help your agency fight crime.

For more information and to register, visit the S.C.A.F.O. Meetings and Training area

S.C.A.F.O. 2013 Annual Conference

The 22nd Annual Conference is scheduled for September 19-21, 2013 (three days this year!). Visit the S.C.A.F.O. Meetings and Training area for full details the and to register today!

If you have a company that would benefit from exposure to professionals in our field, make sure to check-out vendor opportunities and the exciting new sponsorship opportunities!