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82C-MDT/Laptop Use (Registry Computer) <br /> <br /> <br />Policy & Procedure Page 4 of 6 <br />D. Use <br /> <br />1. At the beginning of the shift, employees shall check the laptop computer while <br />completing their routine vehicle checks. Damaged equipment must be reported <br />to a supervisor immediately. <br /> <br />2. Employees should log onto the assigned computer and complete their vehicle <br />checklist after roll call. The system should remain active for their entire tour. If <br />any problems are encountered, employees should check the equipment as <br />explained in this policy under “trouble shooting” prior to reporting the equipment <br />inoperative. Unresolved issues should be reported to the Commanding Officer. <br /> <br />3. All mobile computing transactions must conform to FCC guidelines regarding <br />radio transmissions and shall not contain improper language or subject matter. <br /> <br />4. Use of the computer should be avoided while the vehicle is in motion, as this <br />may divert the officer’s attention from the safe operation of the vehicle. The <br />preferred method when a vehicle is in motion is to run a query through Dispatch. <br /> <br />5. No food, beverage or any other substance that may inflict damage will be placed <br />on or near the computer. <br /> <br />6. Only the provided stylus pen or a clean finger may be used to operate the touch <br />screen. Use of any other object to activate the touch screen is prohibited, as it <br />may scratch or otherwise damage the screen display. <br /> <br />7. Laptop screens should be cleaned with a soft, clean cloth, such as a micro fiber <br />cloth. Use of cleaning solvents and liquid-based products on the computer is <br />prohibited, this includes disinfectant wipes, as they often cause hazing or <br />damage to the screen. If further cleaning is required, notify the Commanding <br />Officer or Police Mechanic. <br /> <br />8. To ensure that officers’ accounts are not accessed, officers must log off of the <br />computer at the end of their tour. <br /> <br />9. All computer inquiries will be done for legitimate police operations. All users <br />are prohibited from querying any person or vehicle for personal reasons or <br />simple curiosity. The querying of high profile individuals will trigger an <br />immediate audit by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and/or the Federal <br />Government. <br /> <br />E. Security <br /> <br />1. Vehicle Mounted computers: <br /> <br />a. All cruisers equipped with computers shall be locked whenever <br />unoccupied.