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What is the consequence for violating the guidelines related to the use of ALPR systems?
Disciplinary action, up to and including termination
Under what conditions can captured plate data be disclosed according to NRS §60-3205(2)?
Only upon request by a governmental agency or defendant in a criminal case
Is captured plate data considered public record under Nevada law?
No, it is not considered public record
Who is allowed to request data related to their own registered vehicle?
The registered owner personally or via a third party
What is the potential liability for violators of the ALPR system guidelines according to NRS §60-3208?
Damages that proximately cause injury and disciplinary action
What is the purpose of visually verifying the plate number and state of issuance in an ALPR Hit?
To prevent wrongful stops of vehicles.
When can an officer initiate a traffic stop based solely on receiving an ALPR Hit?
If the information from the Hit has not been verified.
What kind of documentation is required for all enforcement action taken in response to an ALPR Hit?
Completing an OPD Incident Report or Information Report.
Under what circumstances can ALPRs be used for law enforcement purposes?
To aid in ongoing criminal investigations among other specified purposes.
What is required for outside agencies to request a manual license plate entry into OPD's ALPR system?
Submission of an OPD ALPR System Manual Entry Request Form (OPD Form 44).
What does OPD reserve the right to do in relation to requests for manual license plate entry?
Deny any request without giving a reason.
When can ALPR data, Alerts, or systems be shared with other entities?
After careful consideration of Nebraska ALPR Privacy Act statutes.
What type of request needs to be submitted to manually enter license plate information to the 'Hot List'?
A written request using an OPD ALPR System Manual Entry Request Form (OPD Form 44).
In what scenario is an OPD ALPR System Manual Entry Request Form not required?
When working on an active criminal investigation with another agency.
What is crucial before initiating a stop based on an ALPR Hit?
Developing a reasonable belief that the operator/occupant is the person of interest identified by Alerts.
What is required to be provided in a request for ALPR data according to the text?
The reason for the request
Under what circumstances are manual entries allowed for ALPR data according to NRS §60-3204(3)?
When deemed relevant to an ongoing criminal or missing persons investigation
How long is ALPR data typically stored as per NRS §60-3204?
180 days
What is the responsibility of the ALPR System Administrator in relation to ALPR data usage?
Monitoring usage to ensure compliance with policy and law
When are manual entries purged from the ALPR system unless an investigation is ongoing?
Purged at the end of each duty shift
What kind of requests does the ALPR System Administrator review and authorize?
Requests for ALPR system use or data dissemination
In what time frame are manual entries purged from the ALPR system unless related to ongoing investigations?
At the end of each duty shift
For what purposes are searches/queries of historical ALPR Captured Plate Data permitted according to the text?
Official law enforcement-related purposes only
What is the maximum duration that ALPR data can typically be stored unless certain conditions are met?
180 days
How often should certain ALPR system updates be performed according to NRS §60-3204?
At the beginning of each shift
What is the primary purpose of the Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) Systems according to the policy?
To identify vehicles in violation of traffic laws
What does an 'Alert' or 'Hot List' in relation to ALPR systems typically consist of?
Data associated with ongoing criminal investigations or missing persons cases
What constitutes a 'Hit' in an ALPR system?
A license plate that is registered on the Alert list
Who is responsible for approving all Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) system deployments?
OPD ALPR System Administrators
What type of data does Captured Plate Data in an ALPR system typically include?
Global positioning coordinates, date and time information
What is prohibited concerning the use of mobile applications for ALPR systems?
Using them on devices not owned by City of Omaha / OPD
What action should ALPR operators take in case there is damage or malfunction of the ALPR system?
Immediately report it to the OPD ALPR System Administrator
What happens to Hits that result in law enforcement action or documentation related to an active investigation?
They are treated as evidence per OPD policies and procedures
What action should be taken if there is a suspicion of misuse or unauthorized use of ALPR systems?
Report it as it is prohibited and may result in discipline
What aspect of ALPR system usage does the Nebraska Automatic License Plate Reader Privacy Act regulate according to the text?
Ensuring ALPR use is consistent with law enforcement best practices
What is the consequence for unauthorized use of ALPR data or systems?
Termination of employment
Under what Nevada statute is captured plate data not considered public record?
NRS §60-3209
Who can apply for a court order to disclose captured data from ALPR systems?
Governmental agencies or defendants in criminal cases
What action can be taken if a violation of ALPR guidelines proximately causes injury to businesses or individuals?
Potential liability for damages
In what circumstances is captured plate data allowed to be requested?
For personal use by individuals
What is the maximum duration that ALPR data can be stored for according to NRS §60-3204?
180 days
Which action is required regarding ALPR manual entries at the end of each duty shift?
They are automatically purged
Who is responsible for ensuring records of ALPR deployments and results are documented and maintained?
ALPR System Administrator
In what timeframe can a search/query of previously captured (historical) ALPR Captured Plate Data be performed?
For official law enforcement-related purposes
What is the role of the ALPR System Administrator in relation to ALPR system usage?
Ensuring proper training and use
How often should significant incidents and arrests related to ALPR system usage be documented?
Annually
Under what conditions can manual entries in the ALPR system be purged at the end of each shift?
Upon completion of ongoing investigations
What is the purpose of making sure ALPR systems perform within expectation?
To ensure system functionality and accuracy
Who is responsible for reviewing and authorizing requests for ALPR system use or data dissemination?
ALPR System Administrator
When are manual entries allowed in the ALPR system according to NRS §60-3204(3)?
If relevant and material to an ongoing criminal investigation or missing persons case
What type of data is NOT typically included in the Captured Plate Data of an Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) system?
Driver's personal information
What is the consequence for an unauthorized use or misuse of OPD-owned ALPR systems or related data according to the policy?
Discipline, up to termination
Who is responsible for designating the OPD ALPR System Administrator?
Chief of Police
What is the primary purpose of storing ALPR data for future analysis according to the text?
To identify wanted individuals
In what circumstances does an ALPR Hit NOT directly lead to a stop based on the policy?
When probable cause is established
What action is strictly prohibited concerning ALPR equipment or software according to the policy?
Modifying the equipment
'Hot List' in relation to ALPR systems commonly includes vehicles associated with:
Terrorist activities
'Hits' that do not directly lead to law enforcement action may be treated as:
Stored for future investigation per OPD policies
What must officers do before taking any further investigatory or enforcement action based on an ALPR Hit?
Check the status of the Hit data via a Mobile Data Computer.
What kind of traffic stop should officers conduct based on the vehicle being flagged in the Alerts from an ALPR Hit?
High-risk traffic stop.
When should enforcement action taken in response to an ALPR Hit be documented?
Immediately on an OPD Incident Report or Information Report.
What is a crucial step officers should take before initiating a stop based on an ALPR Hit?
Developing a reasonable belief that the operator is the person of interest.
Under what circumstances can OPD ALPR System Manual Entry Request Form (OPD Form 44) be waived?
During joint operations with outside agencies on active criminal investigations.
In what situation should outside agencies submit an OPD ALPR System Manual Entry Request Form (OPD Form 44)?
When manually entering plates related to persons with outstanding warrants.
What type of requests may outside agencies submit to have a license plate manually entered into OPD’s ALPR system?
Requests for joint operations on criminal investigations.
What is required for any sharing or dissemination of ALPR data, Alerts, or systems with other law enforcement agencies or entities?
Approval of the ALPR System Administrator after considering Nebraska ALPR Privacy Act statutes.
What regulation applies to sharing ALPR data, Alerts, or systems with other law enforcement entities?
Nebraska ALPR Privacy Act
What kind of information should be documented if a vehicle is flagged in the Alerts from an ALPR Hit?
Alert and Hit details in a report.
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