Chabot College
January, 1993
Removed Fall 2006
Course Outline for Administration of Justice 86
POLICE COMPUTER NETWORKS
Catalog Description:
86 - Police Computer Networks
2 units
Processing methods, systems and equipment used in data processing with emphasis on the
Police computer Networks consisting of input, retrieval, updating and deletion of items. 2
hours.
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:
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understand the operation of inquiry terminals;
learn about the Centralized Alameda County Data Processing Center;
know how the tie-in of the California Highway Patrol Computer allows retrieval of
stolen and wanted vehicle information;
input, retrieve, update and delete warrants.
Course Content:
Unit A - Introduction to data processing
1.
Development of data processing
2.
Data processing functions
3.
Recording methods and media
4.
Coding systems
Unit B - Introduction to the police computer systems
1.
Former and present law enforcement communications lines
2.
Former and present warrant checks
3.
P.I.N. Information Summary
4.
Warrant and document flow.
5.
Warrant Entry From (P.I.N. 3)
6.
Request to Change Form (P.I.N.5)
7.
Request to add or delete cross-reference (P.I.N. 6)
8.
Request to add or delete AKA Name (P.I.N. 8)
9.
Transmittal for P.I.N. source documents
10.
Daily Warrant Status Listing
11.
Warrant Service Card
Chabot College
Course Outline for Administration of Justice 86, Page 2
January 1993
Methods of Presentation:
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Lecturers
Discussion
Conferences
Display charts
Films and samples of various recording media. The P.I.N. working forms will be
completed. The operation of the IBM 1050 terminal will be simulated at Alameda
County Data Processing Center.
Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
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Project
Midterm and final examination
Textbook(s) (Typical):
No textbook required.
Special Student Materials:
None.
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REVISED: 1-93