Terminal Operator Requirements

Initially (within six months of employment or assignment) train, functionally test, and affirm the proficiency of terminal operators and biennially provide functional retesting in order to assure compliance with NCIC policy and regulations

Training program consists of a 16 hour classroom instruction for terminal operators to obtain certification.

Maintain records of all training, testing, and proficiency affirmation.

Initially (within 12 months of employment or assignment) provide all sworn law enforcement personnel with basic training in NCIC matters to ensure effective use of the system and compliance with NCIC policy regulation.

Make available appropriate training on NCIC system use for criminal justice practitioners other than sworn personnel.

Provide all sworn law enforcement personnel and other practitioners with continuing access to information concerning NCIC/state systems using methods such as roll call and in-service training.

Provide peer-level training on NCIC System use, regulation, policy, audits, sanctions, and related civil liability for criminal administrators and upper level managers.

Annually review all curricula for relevancy and effectiveness.

• Terminal Operator Personal History Form