Vol I Ch5 Computers & Technology

Question 1

Electronic files on an employee’s County computer may be administratively accessed or monitored for various reasons. What are they?

Answer 1

System maintenance, internal investigations, subpoena process

Question 2

What shall an officer do when wanting to make a “premise history check”?

Answer 2

Contact their supervisor and advise them of the reasons for the request. Upon approval supervisors shall direct a memorandum to PSC supervisor for entry

Question 3

Employees disseminating criminal history records to unauthorized recipients are subject to what kind of penalties?

Answer 3

A maximum federal fine of $11,000 for each infraction and additional state-imposed sanctions

Question 4

Personally owned portable computers may be operated within Departmental facilities as long as the officer does what?

Answer 4

Removes the equipment at the end of the tour of Duty