Fingerprinting for employee background checks, gun applications suspended over COVID
The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office will temporarily halt the collection of fingerprints for employment background checks and concealed carry applications because of concerns about COVID-19.
It also will stop collecting fingerprints for Class III weapon applications. All applicants should expect delays, a news release said.
The suspension of services will start at 8 .m. Jan. 12 and last through Jan. 31.
The office also will do many offender registrations by phone. First-time offenders and those experiencing homelessness still must register in person.
Fees for January registrations will be due when someone comes in for their next in-person registration. Those who have questions should call the Offender Registration Unit at 316-660-3939.
The Offender Watch website is still active at www.sedgwickcounty.org/offender-search