STORAGES
When completing a stored/impound vehicle entry, what goes in the "reporting ID" section?
The 6 digit officer badge number.
Does CERT generate the "Frank" and "Mary" numbers?
What does CERT stand for?
CLETS Electronic Record Tracking
When entering a vehicle as either stolen, stored or impounded, where does the CERT reference number go?
Under the OCA field
Does the RO address information need to be completed by the entering dispatcher?
Yes.
Can I cancel a "Stolen" number?
Yes, but "Stolen" numbers can not be re-issued.
NO - A CERT entry will not make a CLETS entry
and CERT modifications will not update the CLETS record
After obtaining an FCN from a CLETS entry, where should you document it?
The CAD log and CERT record.
Can you add multiple storage authorities to a vehicle entry?
Yes
Can you obtain a "Stolen" number and fill out CERT at a later time?
No. To obtain an "S" number, the minimum "required" fields must be completed before the number is issued.
CERT auto generates reference numbers for all entries. What are the 4 types of reference numbers generated?
1. S - Stolen Vehicles
2. V - Other Vehicles (Storages/Impounds)
3. I - Stolen Property & Firearms
4. P - Persons
What information should be inputted on the MISC line of a vehicle entry?
Log #
Tow Company & Phone #
Officer ID
Dispatcher ID
Plates and RO Notification Info
Does the "Release Status" need to be filled out on a storage/impound vehicle entry?
No
When we receive a hit conformation request for a record, do we check CLETS or CERT?
CLETS SHALL NOT BE RUN FOR THIS PURPOSE
What happens if a Second Party Accuracy Check is not completed?
The CERT Home page and Main page will indicate incomplete second party check.
What needs to be done if a vehicle was entered stolen from an allied agency and CHP finds the vehicle?
A vehicle locate must be done through CLETS
A "Frank" number must be issued
If the RO is not notified, a "V" number must be obtained through CERT
If a vehicle is a stolen recovery, when will a new CERT entry be needed to obtain a "V" number?
When the RO has not been notified the vehicle was recovered and stored.
When recovering a stolen vehicle in CERT, if the RO was not contacted, what needs to be completed in CERT?
The vehicle must be entered into CERT under "Other Vehicles" to obtain a "V" number.
Why was CERT created?
NCIC & DOJ mandate the master case record be utilized in all phases or record maintenance process. This system makes it available to all CHP areas.
What is the command to enter an impounded vehicle into CLETS using the power line?
VEHEI