The Remote Fingerprint Editing Software is a biometric identification capability that allows state law enforcement agencies to submit searches to the FBI. This technology is a more cost-effective method of solving crimes, including those that seemed to have encountered a dead end.

Lockheed Martin Information Systems developed the Automated Fingerprint Identification System using technology that was originally intended for target identification in defense application. The system allows for the extraction of similar fingerprint characteristics associated with ridge patterns from millions of criminal fingerprints. Fingerprint identification made through the use of the software shows its value as a crime solving tool. Those who have used it are satisfied with its ease of use and functionality.