Policy Text
Policy Delano Police Department
422 Delano PD Policy Manual
Mobile Digital Computer Use
422.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The purpose of this policy is to establish guidelines for the proper access, use and application of
the Mobile Digital Computer (MDT) system in order to ensure appropriate access to confidential
records from local, state and national law enforcement databases, and to ensure effective
electronic communications between department members and the Dispatch Center.
422.2 PRIVACY EXPECTATION
Members forfeit any expectation of privacy with regard to messages accessed, transmitted,
received or reviewed on any department technology system (see the Information Technology Use
Policy for additional guidance).
422.3 POLICY
Delano Police Department members using the MDT shall comply with all appropriate federal and
state rules and regulations and shall use the MDT in a professional manner, in accordance with
this policy.
422.4 RESTRICTED ACCESS AND USE
When log on to the MDT the vehicle shall remain locked at all times. The MDT may be removed
from the vehicle by authorized personnel only such as a computer technician, or the patrol
commander.
MDT use is subject to the Information Technology Use and Protected Information policies.
Members shall not access the MDT system if they have not received prior authorization and the
required training. Members shall immediately report unauthorized access or use of the MDT by
another member to their supervisors or Watch Commanders.
Use of the MDT system to access law enforcement databases or transmit messages is restricted
to official activities, business-related tasks and communications that are directly related to the
business, administration or practices of the Department. In the event that a member has questions
about sending a particular message or accessing a particular database, the member should seek
prior approval from his/her supervisor.
Sending derogatory, defamatory, obscene, disrespectful, sexually suggestive, harassing or any
other inappropriate messages on the MDT system is prohibited and may result in discipline.
It is a violation of this policy to transmit a message or access a law enforcement database under
another member’s name or to use the password of another member to log in to the MDT system
unless directed to do so by a supervisor. Members are required to log off the MDT or secure
the MDT when it is unattended. This added security measure will minimize the potential for
unauthorized access or misuse.
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