Telecommunications Overview

Acronyms and Terminology in Law Enforcement

• Law enforcement, similar to the medical field, frequently uses acronyms.

• Some acronyms have different meanings in medical and police contexts, which can be confusing.

• Familiarity with these acronyms increases with exposure and practice.

Resources in Moodle

• Moodle contains resources to look up information.

• Some information is automatically available under the info file.

Warrants

• The discussion will cover identifying the status of an AUS warrant (active or cleared) and the type of warrant.

• Types of warrants of interest: felony, misdemeanors, and bench warrants.

• A bench warrant is issued by a court, typically when a person fails to appear.

• Various warrant types: traffic, sheriff's retake order (taking a person back into custody).

• The violation or offense on a warrant is usually indicated by "VIO."

• Responsible codes exist, but memorization is not necessary due to available charts.

Bay Area Criminal Justice Information System

• The Bay Area criminal justice information system contains warrants associated with brawl and probation records.

• Different databases exist for warrants, brawl, and probation records.

• The audit system is located in Oakland (Alameda County), which oversees it.

• The system called Justice replaced an older cable system.

• Justice is considered more robust.

• Information is often sent to Justice or obtained from other sources and added to existing records.

• In 1998, the old PIN (Police Information Network) system was replaced by AUS.

• The transition from PIN to AUS took years due to the volume of records.

• Old returns might show "forced PIN to AUS," indicating the transfer of data.

• AUS abbreviations:

  • VLN: Vehicle License Number (refers to the license plate).

  • BLM, LP: License Plate

  • DL: Driver's License

  • OLN: Operator's License Number

  • VLT: Vehicle License Type (e.g., sedan, coupe, truck).

  • TRL: Trailer.

  • OLS: Operator License State.

  • Vehicle Make: Brand of the car

  • VIO: Violation; PC indicates penal code, VC indicates vehicle code.

• AUS displays the type of warrant: misdemeanor, felony, traffic, infraction, bench warrant, sheriff's retake order, etc.

• It's important to check if a warrant is active or cleared, which is displayed above the name on the warrant.

• Agencies can be liable for false arrest if an officer arrests someone on a cleared warrant.

• Depending on the warrant type, it could appear in CLECTS or NCIC.

• Bail amount is labeled as BAI.

• The focus will be on basic elements for deciphering returns.

Providing Information to Officers

• When informing an officer of an outstanding warrant, include the violation code (usually a penal code) and the bail amount.

• Instead of saying "bail," provide the amount, e.g., "$7,000 for combination."

• For multiple health and safety violations (H&S), provide the total amount instead of individual amounts.

• The purpose of reviewing returns is to determine if the subject or vehicle has a warrant and the nature of the record.

• It is important to review returns regularly to become comfortable with the information and visual cues.

Aliases and Multiple Identities

• Each license plate or VIN is associated with one vehicle.

• People may have AKAs (also known as) or aliases, multiple dates of birth, Social Security numbers, driver's licenses, or OLN numbers.

• This information is usually listed under a miscellaneous field or alias area.

• Examples: John Smith, John E. Smith, John A. Smith, John N. Smith.

• Inform officers of multiple aliases, dates of birth, or Social Security numbers if applicable.

• Officers can request the message to be forwarded to them so they can review the information.

Shared Names and Dates of Birth

• Many individuals share the same name and date of birth.

• There are only 365 days in a year.

• There may be many people with the same name (e.g., John Smith) in California.

• Older messages may be labeled as "Alder" messages.

Reading Returns

• Information typically entered when running a subject: last name/first name, race, gender, date of birth (four-digit year, two-digit month, two-digit day).

• Key areas to compare on a return: name and date of birth.

• The system shows the difference between different cases, like probation records vs. active warrant.

Example Return Analysis

• Differences Between Two Entries (E1 and E2):

  • E1: Probation record.

    • Violation code: PC417A1 (Penal Code $417(a)(1)$).

    • Terms of probation: A5 (do not threaten, molest, or annoy specific persons named in the probation order).

      • The terms are clearly displayed when it's referencing probation.

  • E2: Misdemeanor bench warrant.

    • Bail: $10,000$.

    • Multiple violations: HSVWFTA, which is Health and Safety benchmark, failure to appear, H&S $11377$a, and H&S $11550$.

    • H&S $11377(a)$ involves possession of a controlled substance without a valid prescription.

• DOW: Date of Warrant.

• Warrant number: file number

Additional Resources

• An automated warrant system with codes is available (Alameda County handles these).

• A list of acronyms for AUS is provided in the telecommunications section.

• A lengthy list of acronyms and abbreviations is available, but memorization is not required.

• Practice returns are available in the telecommunications section.

• Difficult street names are listed in a booklet.

Address Verification

• Address verification requires matching caller information.

• Always ask for the nearest cross street.

• The map shows the location and district.

• The verified address tab provides information:

  • Cross Streets

  • Sector (Southern 2 Car)

  • D Area (3B, southern patrol).

  • Fire Station and Box number.

  • Battalion (Battalion 3).

• The booklet is designed to familiarize users with street names and map locations.

Active Calls and Additional Information

• Check for any other calls going on in the area.

• Active calls are indicated by colors (red, green, etc.).

• Call details include:

  • Time

  • Description

  • Location

  • Subjects and Circumstances

  • GBI: Great Bodily Injury.

Reference Materials

• The participant guide contains various information.

Purpose of Telecommunications

• Telecommunications is the method of communication between various law enforcement databases (state and nationwide).

• It retrieves subject records (criminal history, DMV records, probation history, victim history, missing persons).

• Queries can be made on persons, vehicles, and articles (property).

Relevant California Government Codes

• 15152: The Department of Justice (DOJ) maintains the statewide telecommunication system for law enforcement agencies.

• 15153: The state attorney general oversees the system and answers to the federal attorney general.

Examples of When Telecommunications is Used

• Criminal History: Checking for wants or warrants on a subject during a stop.

• DMV Record: Reporting a car stolen when the license plate is unknown.

• Probation: Gathering information about a brother on probation during a fight.

• Stolen Vehicle: Locating a vehicle that may have been towed or stolen.

• Registration: Verifying the validity of a vehicle's registration.

• Stolen Property: Checking if stereo equipment being sold from a van is stolen.

Mobile Data Terminal (MDT)

• Officers can run plates and check warrants using MDTs in their vehicles.

• Dispatchers often assist due to the officer's need to focus on the situation at hand.

• Dispatchers can message officers as long as they're logged on and in CAD.

Telecommunications and Databases

• JUSTIS: Justice Tracking Information System (city and county).

  • Used by SFPD, San Francisco Sheriff's Office, warrants, and probation.

  • Improves intra and interagency data sharing.

  • Replaced cable in June 2022.

• CLECTS: California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (statewide system).

• NCIC: National Crime Information Center (nationwide system).

  • Overseen by the FBI.

• AUS and PIN: Automatic Warrant System.

• California Penal Code 502: Governs the use and misuse of CLETS.

  • Reminds users that CLETS is specifically for need-to-know and right-to-know purposes.

  • Prohibits personnel from accessing or using information outside their normal course and scope of employment.

• CORI: Criminal Offender Record Information.

  • Includes arrests, pretrial proceedings, sentencing information, incarcerations, parole, and probation.

  • Pretrial proceedings: Probation action that can be negotiated for, where the subject does something to right the wrong, and then go back to court and is dismissed.

• An authorized person is an agency authorized by court order, statute, or decisional law to receive criminal offender record information (CORI), to receive and see Corey information.

  • A criminal offender’s record information may be released on a need to know basis to the persons authorized by the court.

  • It includes the people involved in the incident. It is authorized by the right to know for compelling the need to know is something on the rise.

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    CLETs Queries and Commands

    QN Command (Query By Name)

    • Purpose: To query information about a person by name.

    • Fields: Last Name (l), First Name (f), Middle Initial (m), Race (r), Sex (s), Date of Birth (D).

    • Date of Birth vs. Age:

      • If Date of Birth is provided, do not include Age (a).

      • Entering Age will provide a range of $\pm$ 5-7 years, which is less accurate.

    • Common Field (c): Always include the letter "c" in the purpose code field when running a QN query.

    • Query Execution: Executing the command sends a query about the person.

    • Mnemonic: Indicates whether you are recognized to access CLETs.

      • Red: Indicates an error or unrecognized access.

      • Green: Indicates the command is accepted and valid.

    • Parameters: The number of digits required for the query to work. Ensure all required fields are completed.

    • Message Box: A box appears on the left side to indicate a message received.

    • Multiple Pages: Numbers on the right indicate multiple pages for the query return.

    • Middle Name: The "n" field accepts middle initial only; it won't query beyond that.

    • Suffixes: Matches junior, senior, or single digits (I, II, III, IV) without periods (JR, SR).

    QDL Command (Query Driver's License)

    • Purpose: To run a driver's license query.

    • Usage: Can be used to verify the validity of a driver's license.

    • Rules:

      • Same rules apply as with QN.

      • Can input two "robber zero zero" or the officer's unit ID.

    • Operator License Number: Same as DL number; begins with a letter and five digits (example: A12345).

    • State:

      • For states other than California, include the state.

      • For California, leave the state field blank.

    • Alternative: If the DL number is unavailable, use name, first name, and sex.

    • Age vs. Date of Birth: Do not include both age and date of birth.

    • NCIC Queries:

      • Running a query by age will not be accepted by NCIC.

      • NCIC requires Date of Birth for accurate queries to avoid overloading the system.

    • Driver's License/ID Check: QN query will indicate if the person has a driver's license or ID number.

    QB Command (Query By Plate)

    • Execution: QB enter (Enter key on the right-hand side).

    • Mask: Brings up a mask to fill in the information.

    • Guidance: Guidance is provided at the bottom of the mask.

    • K Comment: You can query an out-of-state plate with the k comment

    • K Comment: To input notes or data in the CAD:

      • Use "k, unit ID, text in the comment".

      • Associates the plate number with the unit ID/CAD number in the history.

      • Serves as reference material for officers.

    Systems and Files

    • Wine Person Systems, FARCOs, NCIC: Additional perspective provided.

    • Hit Returns: When a query matches, the system returns a hit.

      • Accuracy: Verify the return accurately based on the query information (name, date of birth, race).

    • Possible Match:

      • If there is a minor discrepancy, such as date of birth, mark it as a possible match.

    Query Outcomes and Confirmations

    • Possible Outcomes:

      • Yes: Hit or match.

      • No: No record match/not found.

      • Near miss: Usually on license plates or VINs.

    • Plate Readers: Scanners used by police officers' cars to read plates quickly.

    • Database Access Outcomes:

      • Various error messages.

      • Systems unavailable.

    • Confirmation:

      • A hit is not sufficient grounds for arrest; it must be confirmed.

      • Confirmation is the peace officer’s responsibility.

      • Warrants must be confirmed within 10 minutes.

      • Confirmation methods: teletype (Orion system) or phone call.

    Teletypes

    • Nothing fancy.

    • Used to confirm information; often sent after a phone call confirmation.

    • Agencies send information via teletype regularly, such as house arrest ankle bracelet removal.

    Test CAT

    • TINQ Command : You can see who is logged into the system by typing TINQ COMM

    • Messaging: Use MSG to send messages to other users in the system.

    Reading Returns Example(Sam 123)

    • Hit Check: The test record for Sam 123 is a "heat check".

    • Associated with a wanted person Shows: 2Robert00, AXO4, and Caution: vehicle may be associated with a wanted person(stolen vehicle).

      • California registration, year of 02/2002.

      • Commercial (CL) '71 Chevy truck, red.

    • Wanted Person Information: DOJ test record.

      • No bail due to a felony, larceny.
        *DMV, NCIC notified when a vehicle is wanted.
        ASTERISKS before and after indicate the importance of the notification.
        *Release of Liabilities: The car is no longer your responsibility. Instead the registration is being transferred over.

    Additional Returns Sample (1AdamAdamAdam123)

    • 8AdamMarySam695 -> Expired Registration DMV Return
      -> Nothing can be found for the warrants, wants, etc. Currently 32 (Clear).

    • AA123 -> NCIC -> No information. End of message

    • Involvement Page: plate has been run two other times on this plate was run can know the history of it.

    10 Codes Discussion Part 1

    • 10-28: Vehicle registration check.

    • 10-29: Warrant, registration check on persons, vehicles, or property.

    • 10-30: Wanted person or vehicle.

      • Ten thirty red: Felony want on a person or vehicle.

    • 10-31: Arrest record exists, but not active (past criminal record).

    • 10-32: Record of subject/vehicle/article appears clear (no active wants or warrants).

    10 Codes Discussion Part 2

    *When reading a return, it's crucial to identify and report possible matches or relevant information; for an extensive or long lists, still needs to relate the same things.
    *Always focus on the critical details the most, like dates of registration, wanted person flags, owner's information, etc.

    • Always begin with the officer plate information.
      *Involvement Page: plate has been run two other times on this plate was run can know the history of it.

    Passenger and Commercial Vehicle Configurations

    *Traffic stops involving stolen vehicles pose significant danger, emphasizing the importance of dispatcher support in query execution and relaying the importance.
    *Three Returns MINIMUM for a run:

    • Justice
      *Cletz
      *DMV (*Comes via Cletz, HighWay)
      *Oz (Associate with a crime, missing person or wanted person). This goes off first usually. Is an automatic process.
      *Most common passenger car configurations are:
      *A B C 1 2 3
      *One A B C 1 2 3. These are now being run out of.

      • Put state when running but if CA may be able to spot, particularly for commercial.
        Four commercial vehicle configurations in California:

    • Five numbers and a letter

    • A letter and five numbers
      Number, a letter, five numbers
      Five numbers, a letter, and a number.

      • Commercial vehicles feature five numbers in a row.

      • In state plates that are not regular plates require a license type.

    • Can also do a vehicle information in the CAD itself.

      Abbreviations:
      *PC - Passenger Plate
      *CO- Commercial Plate
      *MC- Motorcycle

    Radio Codes and System Queries

    *10-28: A vehicle registration check and it will access the Department of Motor Vehicles.

    • 10-29 -A warrant and registration check and it is run on many different things besides a car. Can use on property, an item, etc.

    • What it shows: Justice to see associated with anybody. Shows any missing persons or wanted persons. Checks Stolen Vehicle status.

    • Red: Always is a Felony

    • 1030: A wanted person or vehicle.

    • 1031: Arreset Record exits, just not still in place

    • 1032: Currently is Clear (Of Warrants and things) - but a history exits.

  Questioning Techniques and Documentation

  • Important to ask questions carefully and document them.

  • Helps officers determine the best approach to find the truth.

  Handling Inquiries About Warrants

  • Scenario: Caller states a relative told them about an outstanding warrant and asks for confirmation.

  • Response: Cannot provide that information directly.

  • Action: Advise them to visit the station or make an appointment with the warrants division.

  Verifying Caller Identity (Stolen Vehicles, etc.)

  • Objective: Confirm the caller's identity to prevent giving information to unauthorized individuals.

  • Question 1: What address is registered to the vehicle?

  • Question 2: Are you the sole registered owner?

  Procedures Based on Verification

  • If verified: It's okay to provide the license plate number.

  • If towed: Inform them it's towed. The caller is responsible for contacting the tow desk.

  Law Enforcement Codes and Queries

  • To run a license plate to find out who the specific vehicle is registered to, you run a $32V$.

  • To run a subject for criminal history and want some warrants, you run a $2VQ N$.

  • To run a vehicle to see if it's wanted, you run $UV$.

  Understanding 10-Codes

  • 10-30: Felony warrant outstanding.

  • 10-30 (Misdemeanor): Do not use "10-30"; instead, state "active misdemeanor warrant."

  • 10-32: No warrants or arrest record.

  • 10-31 Red: No active warrants but a history of a felony conviction.

  Vehicle Status and 10-Codes

  • Vehicle repossessed: Not 10-30.

  • Vehicle stolen and used in a homicide: Is a headache.

  • Stolen vehicle system as a warrant?: 10-30.

  Red Designation

  • For vehicle crimes, "Red" implies a felony.

  • Saying "10-30" implies it's a felony vehicle and officers know it's gonna happen any minute, they know to chase.

  • Person will mean they have felony warrant outstanding.

  • 1030 just means a misdemeanor warrant.

  Quick Reference Sheet

  • A quick reference sheet with common commands is helpful for new personnel.

  Practice QN example

  • QN: Query person by name.

  Justice System Information

  • Justice is usually in big letters with a bunch of asterisks around it, picking a box.

  Understanding Justice Returns

  • Line 1: Unit ID, Subject Last Name, First Name

  • SF Number: Historical database for anyone arrested in San Francisco, job applications, permits.

  • An $SF$ number is for anybody in the in the city and county of San Francisco who gets arrested, and it's a historical database. But it also applies to people who apply for jobs for the city and county.
    Everyone in this room, including myself, has an $SF$ number. People who apply for permits, their record has an $SF$ number.

  • Danger Potential: ADW (Assault with a Deadly Weapon) or 245, but not a firearm.

  • Contacts: Historical information (not active warrants).

  • 10-31 Red: Felony priors.

  • Old priors: 1031 regular.

  • SF Number is numeric only.

  Communicating Information Over the Radio

  • Give the Unit ID.

  • State last name, first name.

  • Provide SF number and repeat it.

  • State the danger potential, specify if it's not a firearm.

  • Report 10-31 Red count and 31 count.

  • State current outstanding warrants.

  Driver's License Information

  • Provide the driver's license number and repeat it.

  • Give the address on file.

  Database Checks and Interpretations

  • MUPPS/MPS: Missing Persons (check for hits).

  • SOX: Sex and Arson Registry (check for hits).

  • CarPO: Restraining Order (check for matches).

  • Supervised Release File: Probation information (check for files).

  • Check the last three lines for final status (cleared/no).

  Utilizing Help Menu

  • Type "help" in the training cat to access commands.

  • H1: Query a person.

  • H2: Query a vehicle.

  • H3: Query property.

  • H4: Query places.

  • H5: Query agencies.

  Querying Persons (H1)

  • QN: Query by name.

  • QDL: Query by driver's license (automatic process with QN now).

  • QPH: Query person's history (cable/justice only).

  • Query $SF$ number: Gives a history of arrests and case closures.

  • QALL: Old PD contact by name (witness reports, etc.).

  • Query Canada: If in sight, the enter Reason code, person in sight, and what province.

  • Query Canada: Must provide a reason code.

  Querying Vehicles (H2)

  • QV: Query vehicle.

  • QRPN: Find registered vehicle under a person's name.

    • Unit ID. 200

    • Last name. Everything that LastName Smith has registered to her is gonna come in a list.

    • First name

    • First three numbers of their address.

    • Registered city. State street, what what city do you have? City or town you have it registered to the address on the vehicle. They'll say, oh, I have it in for San Francisco. So I'll just type in San Francisco.

    • Purpose code: C.
      Purpose code and see, and then I'll hit send. And then it'll return to me any list under that person's name. So we'll put two Robert's here.

  • Gets a list of vehicles and the make of it.

  • Run the plate to find if the vehicle is owned.

  Querying Property (H3)

  • QAPS: Query APS (Article Processing System).

  • Unit ID is needed.

  • Unique number.

  • Serial number (if available).

  • Owner Applied Number.

  • Category (bicycles, cameras, livestock, etc.).

  Querying Places (H4)

  • QEVT: Query Events (no longer active).

  • QALI: Query ALI (Automatic Location Identification) based on phone number or location.

  • Prior: Prior calls to an address."

  Code 33

  *Code 33 is an emergency channel in which the officer has the ability to ask for police assistant from dispatcher.
  *The dispatcher asks units to identify self
  *Dispatcher requests their 10-20 (location)
  *Officer will tell you information such as suspect information such as, "Suspect is wearing a black jacket, blue jeans, white tennis shoes, is carrying a gun in his right hand, whatever it may be. And I'm putting that in."

  Querying Agencies (H5)

  • QOF: Query Officer File.

  • Unit ID is needed.

  • Officer's star number.

  • Shows officer's name, station, and active status.

  • Orion: Database of fellow agencies (Originating Agency).

  • Query by ORI number or name and type of office (city, county, state, federal).

  • Must provide a purpose code.

  • QUH: Query Unit History (from when they lock on).

  • QHR: Query Unit History in Reverse (most recent).

  • Canada will not give a return unless you give a reason code

  Key Reminders

  • Canada queries require a reason code.

  • Here is the every state abbreviation (May be asked on the test).

  • Always know codes with a subject without wants or warrants outstanding. (1032).

  • Correct name for stolen vehicles are denoted with a four digit code

  • Vehicles cannot be felony if you enter $1030RED$ and is wanted

  • When people are found with an arrest record: 1031

  • When a registration is ran on vehicles by the 10/28 vehicle database and is given by the DMV

  Stolen Vehicle System (SVS)

  • Matches on wanted vehicles or stolen vehicle system.

  • Vehicles can enter the the stolen vehicle system, in California that are felony's.

  • Stolen vehicles, missing persons, with crimes are entered in the stolen vehicle system.

  • Stolen vehicles are also entered by armed and dangerous, embezzled and missing person.

  What is Stolen Vehicle System?

  *Missing person also belongs in that category.

  • Will provide 10-30 status, description, victim information, ORI agency, originating agency case number, and date.

  • Stolen boat are included

  • Motorcycles

  Justice System Indication

  • Justice will include ten 30 status (on first line).
    DOJ/Stop message will refer to those types on vehicles. (Gun violence).

  • You have to remove vehicle out of gun point.

  • Status of vehicle: Vehicles will show status's, missing person, those associated with crimes and missing or stolen plates will be included.

  Additional Resources

  *Stolen Tow and boat statuses will also be included.
  *Tow vehicle status that can come through the justice system
  *Always check local CHP's because some can come from small dispatch centers.

  What Status Means:

  *Missing from 1 out of 4 will come from major crimes
  *Will start going backwards until it gets to the first to that station.