How is a live scan fingerprint different from a regular fingerprint?

A live scan fingerprint is a type of fingerprint that is taken from a live finger. The live scan fingerprint is more accurate and faster than the regular fingerprint because it uses infrared light to capture the image of your finger, from which the image can be enhanced to provide more detail. Live scan fingerprints are also easier to share with employers, law enforcement, and the military because they can be scanned from a distance.