Policy Text
ACCESS TO FCIC / NCIC CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORDS
Access to FCIC / NCIC criminal history record information is restricted to those personnel
designed by the Department to perform this function.
Personnel authorized to access criminal history record information will meet training and
certification requirements in effect for the performance of this function, and will be familiar will
all terminology, guidelines, regulations, and user agreements in effect regarding access and
control of such information.
FCIC / NCIC criminal history record information may be accessed only for legitimate criminal
justice purpose and controlled by Federal and State statues, regulations, and guidelines.
The department shall institute security precautions and Standard Operation Procedures in
compliance with provisions established within User Agreements pertaining to information
access.
Personnel found in violation of FCIC / NCIC access restrictions will be subject to disciplinary
action.
Violation of access restrictions may result in termination of the User Agreement, cessation of
FCIC / NCIC access services to the Department, and may result in fines and penalties being
assessed against the Department and/or responsible employees.
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