LEIN Information Systems & Database Management 5

Question 1

Which federal law governs criminal history record information (CHRI) accessed through LEIN and restricts its use and dissemination?

Accepted Answer

The Title 28 CFR Part 20 regulations under the Crime Control Act

Answer

Title 28 CFR Part 20, enacted under the Crime Control Act, governs the collection, storage, and dissemination of CHRI accessed through systems like LEIN.

Question 2

A dispatcher queries LEIN on behalf of a field officer using the officer's provided information. Who bears accountability for this query?

Accepted Answer

Both the requesting officer and the entering operator share accountability

Answer

Both the requesting officer and the operator who enters the query share accountability under LEIN policy, as both parties are responsible for the transaction.

Question 3

What is the function of the LEIN 'locate' transaction in the context of missing person records?

Accepted Answer

It cancels the missing person record when the person has been found

Answer

The locate transaction is used to remove a missing person record from LEIN when the individual has been found, clearing the active alert.

Question 4

In LEIN, what is a 'third-party dissemination' and why is it restricted?

Accepted Answer

Releasing LEIN-obtained information to parties outside the criminal justice system, restricted to protect privacy and data integrity

Answer

Third-party dissemination is sharing LEIN data with non-criminal justice entities, which is restricted because LEIN information is designated solely for criminal justice purposes.

Question 5

Which of the following would constitute misuse of the LEIN system?

Accepted Answer

Querying a neighbor's information out of personal curiosity without law enforcement purpose

Answer

Querying LEIN for personal curiosity without a legitimate law enforcement purpose constitutes misuse and violates policy, potentially resulting in criminal charges.

(LEIN) Law Enforcement Information Network Certification Practice Test

(LEIN) Law Enforcement Information Network Certification Practice Test

LEIN Information Systems & Database Management 5