Chief Minister M.K. Stalin is about to launch the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems (CCTNS) 2.0 and the Digital Fingerprint Collection System (DFCS) on Thursday. These initiatives are of strategic significance and align with the digital governance and police modernisation initiatives. These initiatives can be formally launched in any respect the police station/First Information Report registering items throughout the State on that day.
The CCTNS 2.0 is a part of the Chief Minister’s announcement for 2024-25, with a sanctioned outlay of ₹124.37 crore. The utility has been developed to reinforce the operational effectivity of the police in crime detection, investigation, supervision, and data-driven policing by leveraging rising applied sciences, an official launch stated. The DFCS allows digital assortment, validation, and storage of fingerprint information.
“This facilitates secure and efficient capture of all ten fingerprints including slab impressions, thumbs, and individual fingers using a biometric device which streamlines biometric data collection at police stations. This is a unique achievement of Tamil Nadu Police and is integrated with CCTNS 2.0,” it stated.
Published – February 25, 2026 01:03 am IST
