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New Security Enhanced DPS Credentials
The Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) is updating their regulatory credentials with a new design that features iconic images representing Arizona. The front of the card will have the saguaro cactus and roadrunner, and the back of the card will showcase the Ponderosa pines and an elk head, highlighting the diversity of the state's terrain and wildlife. This new design aims to provide a visually appealing credential and foster a sense of pride and connection among Arizona residents.
The following credentials will begin to be issued with the new design at the end of July 2024:
- Fingerprint Clearance Cards (all types – Level One, Regular, and IVP)
- Concealed Weapons and LEOSA Permits
- Security Guard and Private Investigator card credentials (Unarmed Guard, Armed Guard, Security Guard Qualifying Party, Security Guard Resident Manager, Security Guard Associate, Security Guard Instructor, Security Guard Firearms Safety Training Instructor, Private Investigator Employee, Private Investigator Qualifying Party, Private Investigator Associate)
The transition to the new cards will begin on July 25, 2024. It's important to note that the current versions of the cards will remain valid until their expiration dates, so there is no immediate need to replace them with the new design.
Current Legacy Card
Concealed Weapons Card:
![Legacy Concealed Weapons Card](/sites/default/files/2024-07/Old_Concealed_Weapons_Card_Example.png)
LEOSA Card:
![Legacy LEOSA Card](/sites/default/files/2024-07/Old_LEOSA_Example.png)
New Enhanced Security Card
Concealed Weapons Card:
![New Concealed Weapons Card](/sites/default/files/2024-07/New_Concealed_Weapons_Card_Example_0.png)
LEOSA Card:
![New LEOSA Card](/sites/default/files/2024-07/New_LEOSA_Example_2.png)
Security Features Descriptions
➀ Polycarbonate Card Body
A new 100% polycarbonate card body offers more anti-fraud security.
➁ Laser Engraving and Tactile Elements
Laser engraved data burns irreversible text into the card body. Some portions use a special laser processes to create raised, tactile text for increased security.
➂ Surface Embossing / Secure Surface
Areas of the clear polycarbonate card surface reflect light with kinetic, movement effects.
➃ Secure background design with Rainbow Printing
Security printing uses rainbow transitions to create a smooth silver, blue, silver effect in the background of the card design.
➄ Optically Variable Ink (The elk on the back)
The elk image on the back of the card uses optically variable ink to change colors from copper to green as you tilt the card for a different viewing angle.