1. INFORMATION SYSTEMS
DOJ/CLETS/CORI/DMV

2. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Obtaining Information Verifying the Information
Using the Information

3. Obtaining Information
Who - Authorized
How - Right Input for Right Output
Why - Why Do You Need This
Authorization is RIGHT TO KNOW AND NEED TO KNOW- BOTH Only authorized users for business purposes
Give the right input information to get the correct search and the correct information for your investigation (Name/rank/horsepower)
You need this to do your job, nothing personal here, none, nothing, nada, zip, etc.

4. Verifying Information
Just because you got it does not mean it is current or accurate.
Cross reference information and
Always verify information received via computer queries.
Verification is checking with the originating agency to further confirm it is right person or property and that it/they are still wanted before seizing the property or arresting the person. You have civil and criminal liability for not accurately confirming computer information-----check out page 2-8 for additional information on verification (of warrants through WPS)
PAGE 1-10 FOR EXAMPLES OF PROPER AND IMPROPER VERIFICATION --- AGE HEIGHT WEIGHT RACE HAIR EYES TATTOOS SCAR ETC.

5. Using Information Criminal History? Wanted Information?
Stolen Property or Vehicles?
CHS- can’t release local or state information. No personal use- checking your new BF/GF/Housekeeper/Neighbor/ etc.
Could you tell the local motel clerk about a warrant for one of the registered tenants? Need to Know? How Much
Property– Citizen asks you to check a television she just purchased at a “discount” warehouse to make sure it is not stolen

6. Unauthorized Access Crime to unlawfully use information
Requirements for authorized release of information – CORI
Penalties for unauthorized release - CORI
Giving unauthorized persons information
Getting it correctly and using it improperly
Selling/giving/possessing information
CORI “CRIMINAL OFFENDER RECORD INFORMATION” Refers to records and data compiled by CJ agencies used to ID criminal offenders
CRIMINAL PROSECUTION, CIVIL PENALTIES, AND JOB RELATED DISCIPLINARY ACTION
NEED TO KNOW AND RIGHT TO KNOW PERIOD. NO OTHER QUALIFIERS MOST ARE FELONIES FOR ACCESS/ALTERATION/DISTRUCTION.

7. Unlawful Use Checking out a (potential) date
Changing access for other users
Altering a record without permission
Changing status of warrants or other wants
Examples are on page 1-15

8. CORI Criminal Offender Record Information
Contains---name(s), DOB, physical, fingerprints, photographs, arrests, criminal history, disposition of charges, sentencing, jail time, parole/probation, and release date(s)
Need to Know and Right to Know
Can you check your own records? How? Yes and by submitting the request officially to DOJ with fingerprints and filing fees. You cannot just run yourself to check the record.

9. Need to Know Right to Know
Can not provide related information to others without this caveat
Misdemeanor to do so (PC , )
Security Unit of DOJ monitors system and investigates complaints
Page 1-22/23 of workbook gives full explanation of these sections.
Pge 1-25 gives examples of proper and improper use

10. Bottom Line?
You must know the requirements for access and entry into the appropriate DOJ information systems and databases available on the CLETS network to perform your duties, for your safety, and the safety of others.
Check and study pages 1-26, 27, 28 for specific requirements and limitations

11. How do you get the Info?
Making an inquiry- what information do you need to have to access the records?
Name, Sex, DOB or age.
Helpful to have SS#, OLN, FBI, DOC, or CYA #’s to help narrow the search

12. C. L. E. T. S.
CALIFORNIA LAW ENFORCEMENT TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS (I would know this one—Hint Hint)
Check out page 2-2 in workbook for all the systems that are in C.L.E.T.S.

13. WPS APS SVS AFS CHS DMV and Other Systems (C.L.E.T.S.)
What?
WANTED PERSONS
AUTOMATED PROPERTY SYSTEM
STOLEN VEHICLE SYSTEM
AUTOMATED FIREARMS SYSTEM
CRIMINAL HISTORY SYSTEM
DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES
MISCELLANEOUS OTHER SYSTEMS

14. WPS SVS APS AFS CHS DMV and Other Systems
Wanted Persons- Name and Sex (DOB or age is recommended)
Stolen Vehicle System- License Plate or V.I.N., Engine, or Owner Applied Number (OAN) (ABS for Boats)
Automated Property- Name and DOB or property serial number, OAN, with ART, CAT, or BRA with CCC (HUH?)
THESE ARE MINIMUMS. CDL IS ALWAYS HELPFUL
ART- article code CAT- category code BRA- brand code CCC city, county code

15. WPS SVS APS AFS CHS DMV and Other Systems
Two Types of Firearms Records Inquiries
(LE) Automated Firearms- Serial Number with or without make or caliber
(Historical) Name and DOB/Age or Serial number as for LE records

16. WPS SVS APS AFS CHS DMV and Other Systems
Criminal History System- Name, DOB, and Sex as a minimum
Narrowing search results- add SS#, OLN, FBI, CYA, DOC
Three types of records (CII) Automated (A), Hybrid (H), and Manual (M)
Page 2-5 for further explanation fo record types and optional information

17. WPS SVS APS AFS CHS DMV and Other Systems
DMV- Drivers Licensing and Vehicle Registration Information
Driver Information- access with either OLN or Last/First/MI, DOB or age, and first 3 numbers of address
Vehicle Information- owner name and DOB for vehicles registered to a person or by License # or V.I.N. (17 digits)
CDL by name– first name must be exact spelling while last name is soundex

18. WPS SVS APS AFS CHS DMV and Other Systems
Local, County, and other systems
NLETS
MUPS
DVROS
SRF
VCIN/SAR
MHFPS
Notes on pages 2-10 / 2-43
VCIN VIOLENT CRIME INFORMATION NETWORK SAR SEX AND ARSON REGISTRATION
MHFPS MENTAL HEALTH FIREARMS PROHIBITION SYSTEM