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What model is used to train OPD Mobile AFIS users?
What model is used to train OPD Mobile AFIS users?
Who provides the initial instruction for Mobile AFIS user training?
Who provides the initial instruction for Mobile AFIS user training?
How will updates to training materials be handled?
How will updates to training materials be handled?
What happens to OPD users who complete the AFIS training?
What happens to OPD users who complete the AFIS training?
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What type of transactions will users be familiarized with during the training?
What type of transactions will users be familiarized with during the training?
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What is the primary purpose of the Mobile AFIS devices?
What is the primary purpose of the Mobile AFIS devices?
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Which fingerprints are scanned by the Mobile AFIS devices?
Which fingerprints are scanned by the Mobile AFIS devices?
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How quickly can users expect to receive search results from the Mobile AFIS devices?
How quickly can users expect to receive search results from the Mobile AFIS devices?
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What should be understood about the search results obtained from Mobile AFIS devices?
What should be understood about the search results obtained from Mobile AFIS devices?
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Which organization administers the Mobile AFIS program in Nebraska?
Which organization administers the Mobile AFIS program in Nebraska?
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What type of data is contained in the Nebraska AFIS database?
What type of data is contained in the Nebraska AFIS database?
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What does a 'hit' from the Mobile AFIS indicate?
What does a 'hit' from the Mobile AFIS indicate?
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Which of the following databases is NOT searched by the Mobile AFIS devices?
Which of the following databases is NOT searched by the Mobile AFIS devices?
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Which statement about the use of Mobile AFIS devices is accurate?
Which statement about the use of Mobile AFIS devices is accurate?
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What should officers do if consent for the use of a Mobile AFIS device is withdrawn?
What should officers do if consent for the use of a Mobile AFIS device is withdrawn?
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In which scenario is the use of a Mobile AFIS device specifically authorized?
In which scenario is the use of a Mobile AFIS device specifically authorized?
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Who retains the authority to approve specific Mobile AFIS devices for issue?
Who retains the authority to approve specific Mobile AFIS devices for issue?
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What must happen after an officer receives a Hit from the RISC database?
What must happen after an officer receives a Hit from the RISC database?
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What is a limitation of the Mobile AFIS devices during investigations?
What is a limitation of the Mobile AFIS devices during investigations?
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What type of consent is needed to use Mobile AFIS devices?
What type of consent is needed to use Mobile AFIS devices?
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Which of the following is NOT an appropriate use for Mobile AFIS devices?
Which of the following is NOT an appropriate use for Mobile AFIS devices?
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What must officers do if a positive identification cannot be established using the Mobile AFIS device?
What must officers do if a positive identification cannot be established using the Mobile AFIS device?
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What type of information returned from a Mobile AFIS search should be treated cautiously?
What type of information returned from a Mobile AFIS search should be treated cautiously?
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How should Mobile AFIS devices be maintained?
How should Mobile AFIS devices be maintained?
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What is required of officers regarding training for using Mobile AFIS devices?
What is required of officers regarding training for using Mobile AFIS devices?
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What must officers do to justify the use of Mobile AFIS devices?
What must officers do to justify the use of Mobile AFIS devices?
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Study Notes
Mobile AFIS Device Usage Policy
- Mobile AFIS devices scan index fingerprints to identify individuals at crime scenes, disasters, or other locations needing rapid identification.
- Devices scan fingerprints and submit them to Nebraska State AFIS and FBI RISC databases.
- Search results are returned within 30 seconds.
- The Omaha Police Department (OPD) uses mobile AFIS in conjunction with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP).
- Results are investigative leads only, based on fingerprint quality.
- Information from a hit does NOT imply a criminal record or warrant.
Mobile AFIS Device Definitions
- Hit: Positive identification via fingerprints in AFIS or RISC database.
- Mobile AFIS Device: Handheld device scanning fingerprints and submitting them to databases via the Mobile Data Computer (MDC) or OPD desktop.
- Mobile AFIS Program: Nebraska State Patrol's program enabling mobile fingerprint searches of the Nebraska AFIS and FBI RISC databases.
- Nebraska AFIS Database: Contains fingerprints and demographics (name, sex, date of birth, SID number).
- RISC Database: FBI database containing fingerprints and limited demographic information (name, place/county of birth, FBI/UCN) of known or suspected individuals (terrorists, sex offenders, etc.).
Mobile AFIS Procedures
- Responsibilities: Chief/designee approves devices and criteria for operators.
- UPB Sergeants: Ensure officer training, problem reporting, device maintenance and FBI reporting on hits.
- Improper Profiling: Use of devices should not appear to profile.
- General Procedures: Training mandatory for device use. Device checked out for shifts only. Other OPD fingerprint policies apply.
- Consent: Voluntary consent required for scanning. Consent can be withdrawn. No coercion allowed.
- Specific Use Cases: Identification of the deceased/incapacitated, establishing identity when official ID is absent, assisting with medical history requests, notification of next-of-kin. Traditional fingerprinting remains required for official records.
- Prohibited Use: Random or general intelligence gathering not authorized.
- Reasonable Suspicion: Reasonable suspicion needed before bringing someone to headquarters for device use. The purpose is immediate identification to establish or eliminate involvement in a crime.
- Identification Failure: If identification fails, capture fingerprints or use other methods.
- Officers' Justification: Officers must justify Mobile AFIS use based on training and circumstances.
- FBI Hit Reporting: Five questions required for FBI hits; pdf reports created and automatically emailed to the AFIS administrator.
Mobile AFIS Retention
- Devices store up to five cases; cases are deleted as new cases are captured.
- Criminal history is NOT stored on the device. Biometric information cannot be used without the software.
- Procedures for the archiving of Mobile AFIS related results are set out in this policy document.
Mobile AFIS Training
- Training is conducted using a Train-the-Trainer model, initially provided by NSP.
- Users gain practical experience and system knowledge via hands-on transactions.
- OPD trainers receive updated materials from NSP for continued training of users.
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Description
This quiz focuses on the Mobile AFIS Device Usage Policy, which outlines how handheld devices are utilized for rapid fingerprint identification in various scenarios. It covers definitions, the technology used, and the collaboration between the Omaha Police Department and the Nebraska State Patrol. Understand the implications of search results and the limits of identification.
