Identify the acronyms FCIC and NCIC.
FCIC- Florida Crime Information Center
NCIC- National Crime Information Center
Determine what information is
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Information contained in the FCIC database includes but is not limited to the following: 6)
1. Statewide information on persons and property.
2. Driver's license and registration information.
3. Wanted and missing persons
4.. Stolen guns
5. Vehicles, and other property, and persons' status files
6. Computerized criminal history.
Identify the location of FCIC and NCIC.
FCIC is housed at FDLE in Tallahassee, FL.
NCIC is housed and maintained by the FBI in Clarksburg, WV.
Identify the relationship between FCIC and NCIC.
NCIC contains stolen, abandoned, and recovered property and wanted and missing persons files for all 50 states, Canada, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia.
NCIC makes Florida data available to all criminal justice agencies.
Identify the major assets of the FCIC.
Enables officers to gather criminal history or stolen property information, so they can
appropriately deal with many incidents.
Identify the national communications link available through FCIC.
FCIC connects to the International Justice and Public Safety Information Sharing Network.
(NLETS)
Identify how information becomes available through FCIC.
INLETS allows for interstate and interagency information exchanges. NLETS has the capability to receive, store, and forward message traffic to and from its user agencies.
Identify factors that will ensure officers' efficient and effective use of the FCIC system.
System users must attend the Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) certification class
and pass the certification exam.
Identify the legal issues for confidential information that is disseminated for non-law-enforcement purposes.
Misuse of the FCIC/NCIC system can result in both disciplinary and legal action including
termination against the officers involved.
The agency involved could lose as an FCIC terminal site.
Identify what information to provide when requesting a check.
When requesting information on a wanted or missing person, officers should provide all
identification data available, such as(1) name, (2)race(3) sex(4) date of birth(5) physical features, (6)approximate height and weight, etc. For vehicle or vessel identification information, an officer should provide the vessel name, manufacturer, license, tag/decal number, year of make, etc.
For stolen property requests, the name, manufacturer, description of property, shape, etc.
When requesting information on a wanted or missing person, officers should provide all
identification data available, such as....
(1) name, (2)race(3) sex(4) date of birth(5) physical features(6)approximate height and weight, etc.
For vehicle or vessel identification information, an officer should provide......
The vessel name, manufacturer, license, tag/decal number, year of make, etc.
For stolen property requests, .......
the name, manufacturer, description of property, shape, etc.
Identify how to Obtain information related to desired check.
If the FCIC/NCIC database contains data that is the same or similar to the information
requested, a list of possible matches will be returned.
IDENTIFY HOW TO Submit information to dispatch.
When data must be entered into FCIC/NCIC, the officer must provide the original report and supplemental documentation to the person at the agency responsible for making such data entries.
Identify the policies for conducting a check.
Officers should follow agency polices for adding information to the systems or when conducting a database inquiry.
Law enforcement officers will often have to obtain information quickly through their
communications section. a system called...
Florida Crime Information Center (FCIC)
Florida Crime Information Center
(FCIC) provides
..quick background information on persons and property.
FCIC is connected to the...
National Crime Information Center (NCIC)
Information contained in the FCIC database includes but is not limited to the following:
..statewide information on persons and property, driver's license and registration
information, wanted and missing persons, stolen guns, vehicles, and other property, and
persons' status files and computerized criminal history.
Both(NCIC)AND (FCIC) systems are available
24 hours a day, seven days a week.
These systems enable officers to gather ...
..criminal history or stolen property information so they can appropriately deal with many incidents (IN013.2.B.). all information obtained from these systems is for criminal justice purposes only. Using it for
noncriminal justice purposes is considered a misuse of the system and may result in
serious consequences for the person responsible.
National Law enforcement telecommunication System (NLETS) hazardous Materials file provides users with......
..online information about hazardous materials.
National Law enforcement telecommunication System (NLETS) Inquiries are run using the..
..four-digit number normally found on
the placard of a vehicle such as a railroad car or semi trailer.
THE NLETS RESPONSE TO AN inquiry that contains a variety of information such as...
chemical name, personal safety precautions, general handling procedures, disposal methods, degree of hazard to public health, and availability of countermeasure materials. The U.S. Department of transportation, Office of hazardous Materials Safety supplies this information.
What is the name of the department that maintains records of vehicles or vessels/boats
registered in Florida and driver license or Florida identification card information. Insurance information is also available through this system.
The Department of highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DhSMV)
What is the name of the department that maintains, and administers the 911 public Safety telecommunications/emergency 911 (formerly 911 emergency Dispatcher) training program for certification and recertification purposes under F.S. §401.465.
The Department of Health
What department maintains the Concealed Weapon permit files. Inquiries are made using a person's Social Security number or concealed weapon permit number.
Information available includes name, date of birth, sex, race, license number, and expiration date.
The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (DOaCS)
Using FCIC, law enforcement agencies may enter data about wanted and missing persons and stolen property.
FCIC Information Sources
Who are allowed to make entries into
the FCIC/NCIC systems?
Only agencies that maintain a 24 hour a day, seven day a week operation
THE FCIC/NCIC entered information includes ...
stolen items, boats, guns, vehicles, securities, and
missing persons records. e entering agency is responsible for the accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of the records entered.
A Computerized Criminal history (CCh) is created by the...
..booking agency submitting fingerprints and arrest
information for an arrested person.
Before the record is created, information must first be processed and verified by fingerprint review at FDLE. additional charges, arrests, dispositions, and other information will be added by the State attorney's Office, Clerk of the Court, and Department of Corrections. CCh information constantly changes; when officers finish using retrieved information, they should destroy it by shredding or burning. When a CCh is disseminated to an authorized individual of another agency, a secondary dissemination log must be maintained for four years.
A Computerized Criminal history (CCh) ....
A record's reliability from FCIC depends on the agency's....
...accuracy when entering the information. It is extremely important that the information included in arrest reports or on fingerprint cards is correct, from the spelling of suspects' names to the laws they violated.
Due to the sensitive nature and sheer volume of information included in the FCIC/NCIC systems, officers
must strictly follow policies when conducting a records check. System users must attend the Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) certification class and pass the certification exam. System users must also submit a state and national fingerprint-based background check within 30 days of employment or terminal assignment (IN013.3.B.). Information obtained through FCIC/NCIC may be used only for criminal justice purposes, and the agency that enters the data is responsible for maintaining and removing it. THE only exception is that registration and lien information may be given to towing companies per §713.78(4)(b), F.S. Computers accessing CJIS information must have adequate physical security to prevent unauthorized access.
Using FCIC/NCIC
Misuse of the FCIC/NCIC system can result in
both disciplinary and legal action including termination of the officers involved. In addition, the agency involved could lose its certification as an FCIC terminal site (LE005.6.B.). all FCIC/NCIC transactions
are logged and can be electronically retrieved upon request. e logs can be used for criminal investigations, suspected system misuse, system compliance, public records requests, and administrative purposes.
If the FCIC/NCIC database contains data that is the same as or similar to the information requested, a list of possible matches will be returned (IN013.1.). additional information may be needed to determine an exact match. an exact match, called a _____.
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A ________must be confirmed before an officer arrests a wanted person or recovers a missing person
or stolen property.THE _____ confirmation process ensures that system information remains valid and is identical to the person or property of interest to the officer. The process
prevents arrests based on outdated or invalid warrants. It also provides more details
about the action the entering agency wants taken upon location of the person or
property. For example, the entering agency can confirm if a wanted person will be
extradited or what should be done if only part of an entered record has been recovered
(e.g., a stolen vehicle entry where only the transmission was recovered).
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When data must be entered into FCIC/NCIC, the officer must provide the original...
report and supplemental documentation to the person at the agency responsible for making such data entries (IN013.4.). Some examples include cases involving missing or wanted persons, stolen property, or abandoned vehicles or vessels. Officers should follow
agency policies for adding information to the systems or when conducting a database inquiry.
is the laptop computer installed in a patrol vehicle.
The terminal is used by the officer to access information regarding criminal records, driving history, and agency records as well as to write and submit electronic reports to the supervisor. The terminal also allows the officer to view calls for service that other patrol units are working on. Non-emergency calls for service are dispatched over the terminal to keep the radio channels open for critical events and crimes in progress.
Mobile Data Terminal (MDT) ...
The officer must remember that FCIC/NCIC rules forbid showing citizens any information displayed on the MDT computer screen. The officer should also note that ...
any input in the MDT is recorded in a main computer
it is forbidden for MDT to do
One of the biggest problems with the MDT is the .....
distraction it causes while an officer is driving and trying to read or input information in the MDt. to avoid causing a vehicle crash, the officer should never attempt to read or use the MDt while the patrol
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