Chapter19 - Rapid ID Device

CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS COMPONENT SOP MANUAL - CHAPTER 19 CHAPTER 19 RAPID ID DEVICE I. PURPOSE To be used as a guideline for those who are trained in the use of any Rapid ID Device provided by the Coral Springs Police Department. A wireless mobile device is available for use out in the field and a hardwired device is available for use in the Booking Room. II. DEFINITIONS FALCON - Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s state-of-the-art system for identifying criminal suspects and reporting data. It biometrically identifies criminal subjects (with fingerprints in the system) and can pull criminal information from state (FDLE) and national (FBI RISC) databases. FBI Repository for Individuals of Special Concern (RISC) Database - The RISC database is a limited repository of the FBI's persons of special interest such as wanted persons, suspected terrorists, and sex offenders. Rapid ID Device - A fingerprint scanning device that communicates with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Rapid ID (FALCON) system. The device scans two chosen fingers obtained from an individual and can provide positive identification and criminal history as long as electronic prints exist in FALCON. Rapid ID Coordinator - a designated member from the Crime Scene Unit who will assist in managing the development, training, and administration of the Rapid ID Device. III. RESPONSIBILITIES A. Authority to issue or approve a Rapid ID Device to members shall be vested in the Crime Scene Investigations Unit Manager or their designee. B. Only devices which conform to the standards set forth by Florida Department of Law Enforcement will be approved. C. The Crime Scene Investigations Unit Manager shall be responsible for overseeing the development and administration of the training process for assuring proficiency of the instructors and operators with the Rapid ID (FALCON) Digital Fingerprint Device. This shall include but not be limited to: 1. Ensuring training materials and any necessary forms are developed based on manufacturer’s recommendations, Florida Department of Law Enforcement guidelines and appropriate legal mandates. 2. Maintaining training Records: a. Ensure proficiency training is received by each user and; CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS COMPONENT SOP MANUAL - CHAPTER 19 b. Training is documented. 3. Reviewing and revising all applicable training criteria on an as needed basis. D. The Rapid ID Coordinator shall ensure that each member provided a Rapid ID Device receives required training. E. It is the officer’s responsibility to review and sign off on the “Rapid ID Training” PowerPoint located on Power DMS before using the Rapid ID in booking. F. The Rapid ID Coordinator shall ensure that supervisory personnel who manage members equipped with the Rapid ID Device: 1. Make certain members follow established guidelines and procedures for the use and maintenance of the Rapid ID Device. 2. Damaged or non-functional devices are reported immediately to the Rapid ID Coordinator or Crime Scene Unit Manager. IV. PROCEDURES A. Issuance and Use of the Rapid ID Device and Accessories 1. Certain members will be issued a mobile Rapid ID device. 2. All sworn members and members of the Crime Scene Unit will have access to the (hardwired) Rapid ID device located in the booking room. 3. The use of the Rapid ID Device is intended to provide members with a specialized tool to assist in the positive identification of individuals under appropriate circumstances; however, members must be aware that there are specific requirements and guidelines for its use. 4. Only Trained members will be allowed to operate the device. 5. Any member who cannot demonstrate proficiency on a daily basis will not be allowed to use the Rapid ID device. 6. Proper care and maintenance shall be maintained according to the manufacturer and trainer recommendations of all Rapid ID devices and all accessories (i.e. laptop, power cords, etc.) 7. Users must be CJIS Certified and added as a user by the Crime Scene Unit Manager or the Rapid ID Coordinator before being able to use any Rapid ID Device. B. Training Each user will be trained on the following: CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS COMPONENT SOP MANUAL - CHAPTER 19 1. Set up and maintenance 2. Guidelines for proper use 3. Legal issues 4. Reporting requirements 5. Technical issues 6. Any other issues or concerns established by the Trainer C. Guidelines for the use of the Rapid ID device 1. All persons under arrest who are brought to C.S.P.D. should be scanned with the Rapid ID device (prior to booking or transporting) to verify that the identity given by the arrestee is not false. 2. The Rapid ID Device may be used in situations where the subject to be fingerprinted has given a knowing and willing voluntary consent or permission for the member to use the device. This may include consent given during lawful encounters. (i.e.: traffic stop) a. As with other forms of consent, the consent can be limited or withdrawn at any point by the subject. b. If consent is withdrawn; use of the Rapid ID is not authorized and its use must stop immediately. Members shall not force or coerce anyone to submit to the scan. 3. The Rapid ID Device may be used in situations where reasonable suspicion can be articulated that the subject to be printed has committed, or is about to commit a criminal act, when there is a justifiable and reasonable belief that such printing via the Rapid ID will either establish or nullify the subject’s connection with that crime. The key here is that the use of the Rapid ID Device is used as quickly as possible after reasonable suspicion is established. a. Failure to comply with the request to provide a Rapid ID scan under these circumstances may constitute a form of obstruction; however, it may be more appropriate to use the failure to comply as further evidence of suspicion for the suspect crime and simply proceed with the investigation without the scan. b. The Rapid ID may be used in situations where the subject to be printed would otherwise be required to give traditional fingerprint samples. Some examples would include: (1) Probable cause criminal arrest situations. CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS COMPONENT SOP MANUAL - CHAPTER 19 (2) Required sentencing fingerprints for court. (3) When a subject is issued a citation (if the citation requires fingerprint(s) to be affixed), a Rapid ID might be used to rapidly ensure the identity given by the subject matched his prints, since proof of his correct identity is already in question and is the cause for placing the print on the citation in the first place. 4. The Rapid ID may be used in situations where the use of the device has been specifically authorized pursuant to a valid subpoena; however, if the subpoena is not for immediate compliance, the subject should be allowed to appear for fingerprinting at the future time indicated on the subpoena.