TCIC/Tlets Exam Questions with Verified Answers

How long do you have to certify after employment? - Answer- 6 months How often is recertification? - Answer- 2 years Two ways you have to "re-class" - Answer- -fail a retest 3 times -wait longer than one year after exp. date Nlets - Answer- International Justice and Public Safety Network What region is Texas in? - Answer- G No information delivered from Nlets is to be used for any purposes other than that for which it was originally requested, except to review message traffic for quality control or for __________ ___________ ____________. - Answer- statistical analysis purposes Network is controlled by a computerized electronic message switching system located at.... - Answer- TX DPS in Austin TLETS - Answer- TX info.... TCIC warrants Capias for non payment of Child support goes into - Answer- TCIC Nlets and TLETS - Answer- message systems NCIC (Jan 1967) - Answer- National Crime Information Center - anything entered here will be seen everywhere CJIS System Agency (CSA) - Answer- -TX DPS LE Support/Crime Records Service -Responsible for planning necessary hardware, software, funding and training for authorized agencies within the state -TXDPS signed user's agreement with FBI and local terminal agency signs a user's agreement with TXDPS TAC - Terminal Agency Coordinator - Answer- every agency that has a terminal is required to have a TAC TAC duties - Answer- -ensures compliance with TCIC/NCIC policy -liaison btw local and CSA -knowledgeable in all aspects of TCIC/NCIC -authority to implement and oversee operations which affect use of TCIC/NCIC EVERY transaction is recorded, including attempts that are denied by the system. True or False - Answer- True Registration and Title System - Answer- TX DMV - provides info for vehicles titled in TX from Registration and Title System database Texas Agency Databases - Answer- -TX Dept. of Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) -Dept. of State Health Services (DSHS) -TX Dept. of Criminal Justice (TDJC) -Dept. of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) Driver's License System (DLS) - Answer- Driver License Division (DLD) -all driver license records and ID card info issued in TX Driver License System (DLS) - driver info, status, history Where is Nlets located? - Answer- Phoenix, AZ Nlets allows us to access - Answer- other states DL Info, Vehicle Reg, Criminal History record info, probation/parole and corrections info Communicating with Canada - Answer- computer-to-computer interface with Canada (most are info only, officer safety) International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) - Answer- info and officer safety only, except rare cases National Insurance Crime Bureau - Answer- NICB Texas Crime Information Center - Answer- TCIC TLETS/NLETS Security - Answer- -data obtained over these system may only be disseminated to criminal justice agencies as defined by state statute and federal regulations -each agency must ensure that TLETS terminals and/or terminals on local systems, which have access to TLETS, are secure from unauthorized use TLETS Terminal Access Policy - Answer- terminal site and related infrastructures, must have adequate physical security at all times to protect against all unauthorized access to or routine viewing of computer devices, access devices and printed and stored data Law enforcement, criminal justice sensitive facilities and restricted/controlled areas shall be prominently posted and separated from non-sensitive facilities and non-restricted/controlled areas by physical barriers that.... - Answer- restrict unauthorized access The agency shall control __________ ____________ by authenticating visitors before authorizing escorted access to the physically secure location - Answer- physical access CJIS Personnel Security Policy and Procedures - Answer- -state and nat. fingerprint-based record checks shall by conducted within 30 days of assignment -felony convictions of any kind exists, hiring authority in the local criminal justice agency shall deny access -if a record of any other kind exists, access to CJI shall not be granted until CSO or designee reviews the matter Vehicle Registration Inquiries - Answer- M-F 8-5 Registration information for vehicles - Answer- titled in Texas Personal Information is classified - Answer- as info that identifies an individual, including a photo and/or computerized image, SS#, driver ID #, name, address (not zip), phone #, med. or disability information Vehicle Reg. information obtained through TLETS may not be released to _____________ _______ for any reason. - Answer- private citizens RTS - Answer- Registration Title System Info from RTS - Answer- -vehicle reg. -dealer plates -temporary e-tags -plate with owner -persons w/ disabilities vehicle parking placard Basic and enhances inquiry returns: - Answer- exp. date, current and previous license plat, year, make, body, VIN, etc Verify *** STOLEN*** TCIC by VIN*** - Answer- -most registration comments are for titling/licensing -DMV includes info on stolen vehicles entered in TCIC -not updated 24/7 -when receiving the comment, operators should require into TCIC to verify the status of the vehicle before taking action Disabled Person Placard - registered to a person, not a vehicle - Answer- Red Placard - 6 mo. or less; temp. permit; R + 8 characters + P Blue Placard - renew every 4 yrs; permanent; B + 8 characters + P Texas Transportation Code 601.053 - Answer- officer may use Texassure to verify insurance