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What is the primary purpose of Procedure 406?
What is the primary purpose of Procedure 406?
- To establish a system for recording 911 calls
- To create a log for maintaining a complete inventory of master tapes
- To establish departmental policy for holding and releasing communication recording tapes (correct)
- To implement the Texas Open Records Act
What is the maximum number of days that information on a master or data tape can be retained?
What is the maximum number of days that information on a master or data tape can be retained?
- 30 days
- 120 days
- 90 days (correct)
- 60 days
Who is responsible for maintaining a log to reflect all copies made and holds placed on any portion of the master tape?
Who is responsible for maintaining a log to reflect all copies made and holds placed on any portion of the master tape?
- The System Specialist (correct)
- The Information Systems Unit
- The Office of Primary Responsibility
- The Department Records Custodian
What is the purpose of the Texas Open Records Act in relation to Procedure 406?
What is the purpose of the Texas Open Records Act in relation to Procedure 406?
Who is designated as the Department Records Custodian for the 911 tapes?
Who is designated as the Department Records Custodian for the 911 tapes?
What is the minimum number of days that information on a master or data tape must be retained?
What is the minimum number of days that information on a master or data tape must be retained?
What is the minimum time period a master and data tape hold remains in place?
What is the minimum time period a master and data tape hold remains in place?
What is the purpose of the SAPD Form #119-C2?
What is the purpose of the SAPD Form #119-C2?
What happens if the unit commander fails to reply within ten (10) days of notification of a hold expiration?
What happens if the unit commander fails to reply within ten (10) days of notification of a hold expiration?
What information is included in the written correspondence sent to the unit commander ten (10) days prior to the expiration of a hold?
What information is included in the written correspondence sent to the unit commander ten (10) days prior to the expiration of a hold?
What is the next step for an officer who wants to listen to or obtain a copy of a master tape segment?
What is the next step for an officer who wants to listen to or obtain a copy of a master tape segment?
What can the unit commander do in response to the notification of a hold expiration?
What can the unit commander do in response to the notification of a hold expiration?
Who maintains a log to reflect all occasions where an officer listens to a master tape or when a copy of a master tape is made?
Who maintains a log to reflect all occasions where an officer listens to a master tape or when a copy of a master tape is made?
How should requests from outside law enforcement agencies for a transcript of a data tape or a copy of a master tape be made?
How should requests from outside law enforcement agencies for a transcript of a data tape or a copy of a master tape be made?
What is the time limit for honoring a verbal request for a hold on a tape without proper court documentation?
What is the time limit for honoring a verbal request for a hold on a tape without proper court documentation?
Who furnishes a blank standard recording cassette of suitable length to capture the requested information?
Who furnishes a blank standard recording cassette of suitable length to capture the requested information?
How should information relating to litigation of a criminal case or civil matter be requested?
How should information relating to litigation of a criminal case or civil matter be requested?
Who should a supervisory officer contact to listen to or obtain a copy of a tape due to an emergency?
Who should a supervisory officer contact to listen to or obtain a copy of a tape due to an emergency?
What costs are included in the invoice for producing a transcript or copy of a tape?
What costs are included in the invoice for producing a transcript or copy of a tape?
Which outside law enforcement agencies are charged for material costs only?
Which outside law enforcement agencies are charged for material costs only?
What happens when the Department receives a request for information that falls within one of the exceptions stated in The Texas Open Records Act?
What happens when the Department receives a request for information that falls within one of the exceptions stated in The Texas Open Records Act?
Who advises the person or agency requesting the information of the amount of charges and when and where to claim the information?
Who advises the person or agency requesting the information of the amount of charges and when and where to claim the information?
What is the purpose of the invoice submitted to the Police Media Services Detail?
What is the purpose of the invoice submitted to the Police Media Services Detail?
Who collects the charges from the person picking up the information?
Who collects the charges from the person picking up the information?
Who notifies the person making the request of the approximate schedule of costs?
Who notifies the person making the request of the approximate schedule of costs?
What must accompany all requests for copies of master tapes?
What must accompany all requests for copies of master tapes?
Who determines whether the information is to be disclosed?
Who determines whether the information is to be disclosed?
What happens to approved public and news media requests?
What happens to approved public and news media requests?
How long does the Department Legal Advisor have to respond to a request?
How long does the Department Legal Advisor have to respond to a request?
What does the Department Legal Advisor prepare and address to the Police Media Services Detail?
What does the Department Legal Advisor prepare and address to the Police Media Services Detail?
