” A few years ago, a local cop ran 0bama
through the NCIC records computer.
Within 20 minutes the dispatcher for the
agency running the IDACS portal had
been contacted by five federal law
enforcement/security agencies.
Within a matter of days the officer was
terminated.”
Did the officer have a legal reason for using this? Usually, there are rules about misusing that DB. It isn’t a toy.
The officer did not have a legal reason, and that was the basis for termination. Yes, users who have access to these databases are all audited and monitored. Normally, an officer running an ex-girlfriend or something like that would get a suspension but not termination.
This was different. The cop was being stupid.