Information Systems & Database Management Flashcards
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Which federal law governs criminal history record information (CHRI) accessed through LEIN and restricts its use and dissemination?
Answer: The Title 28 CFR Part 20 regulations under the Crime Control Act
Title 28 CFR Part 20, enacted under the Crime Control Act, governs the collection, storage, and dissemination of CHRI accessed through systems like LEIN.
A dispatcher queries LEIN on behalf of a field officer using the officer's provided information. Who bears accountability for this query?
Answer: Both the requesting officer and the entering operator share accountability
Both the requesting officer and the operator who enters the query share accountability under LEIN policy, as both parties are responsible for the transaction.
What is the function of the LEIN 'locate' transaction in the context of missing person records?
Answer: It cancels the missing person record when the person has been found
The locate transaction is used to remove a missing person record from LEIN when the individual has been found, clearing the active alert.
In LEIN, what is a 'third-party dissemination' and why is it restricted?
Answer: Releasing LEIN-obtained information to parties outside the criminal justice system, restricted to protect privacy and data integrity
Third-party dissemination is sharing LEIN data with non-criminal justice entities, which is restricted because LEIN information is designated solely for criminal justice purposes.
Which of the following would constitute misuse of the LEIN system?
Answer: Querying a neighbor's information out of personal curiosity without law enforcement purpose
Querying LEIN for personal curiosity without a legitimate law enforcement purpose constitutes misuse and violates policy, potentially resulting in criminal charges.
What does the LEIN 'NIC number' represent?
Answer: A unique record identifier assigned by NCIC when a record is entered
The NIC (NCIC) number is a unique identifier automatically assigned to each record by the National Crime Information Center when it is entered.
Under LEIN standards, what action is required when a wanted person is arrested based on a LEIN hit?
Answer: The entering agency must be notified, and after confirmation, the record must be cancelled or updated
When an arrest is made, the arresting agency notifies the entering agency, which is then responsible for cancelling or updating the LEIN record accordingly.