DP 2.15 PAC FIles

Question 1

What is a Prior Activity Code (PAC) file

Answer 1

A computerized text file stored in the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system and linked to a specific geographical address.

Question 2

What is a Prior Activity Code (PAC) file used to document?

Answer 2

A variety of officer safety issues and significant service delivery issues, such as gate access codes, private property authorization letters, Community Assisted Party Program (CAPP) houses, and Tarasoff warnings.

Question 3

Who can read Prior Activity Code (PAC) files?

Answer 3

Department members, management

and system administrators, and could be subject to subpoena.

Question 4

How are Prior Activity Code (PAC) files submitted?

Answer 4

Direct Entry Using the Premise Entry (PE) Command or the the Miscellaneous (M) Command.

Question 5

When does a Prior Activity Code (PAC) file expire?

Answer 5

7 days. but you can route a message to LD01 to extend the file duration.

Question 6

What is the maximum number of days that a Prior Activity Code (PAC) file is available for review in the CAD system?

Answer 6

998 days, but can be renewed for 998 days indefinately.

Question 7

How long are Prior Activity Code (PAC) files retained in the CAD system

Answer 7

Until they are deleted by Information Services

staff.