For nearly 40 years, the King County Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) has been an essential forensic tool in the fight against crime. AFIS has been instrumental in solving everything from violent offenses to burglaries, and your yes vote continues the ability to provide closure for victims and their families.
Through advanced matching technology, AFIS ensures swift and accurate identification of arrestees, applicants, and criminal suspects. As a regionally funded program, all law enforcement agencies in King County share access to these forensic services at a lower overall cost than if they funded their own.
The AFIS program has demonstrated responsible fiscal management and, through prudent financial oversight, was able to extend the previous six-year levy by an additional year. This achievement shows that the program efficiently utilizes resources and can be trusted with the allocation of our tax dollars.
Voting yes to renew the AFIS levy is an investment in a safer community. It supports a proven tool that strengthens investigations, ensures faster resolution of cases, and fosters a sense of security for all residents. Let us continue to benefit from this indispensable program and uphold justice in King County. Please, vote yes on Proposition 1.
Submitted by: Patti Cole-Tindall, Pete von Reichbauer, Jon Schuldt, yesforAFIS2025@gmail.com
