Stalin to launch CCTNS 2.0, digital fingerprint collection system on February 26

Chief Minister M.K. Stalin is set to launch the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems (CCTNS) 2.0 and the Digital Fingerprint Collection System (DFCS) on Thursday. These projects are of strategic importance and align with the digital governance and police modernisation initiatives. These projects will be formally launched at all the police station/First Information Report registering units across the State on that day.

The CCTNS 2.0 is part of the Chief Minister’s announcement for 2024-25, with a sanctioned outlay of ₹124.37 crore. The application has been developed to enhance the operational efficiency of the police in crime detection, investigation, supervision, and data-driven policing by leveraging emerging technologies, an official release said. The DFCS enables digital collection, validation, and storage of fingerprint records.

“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 said.