The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) has created the online Limited Access Certification training for users whose job function only requires queries into the Florida Crime Information Center (FCIC) and the National Crime Information Center (NCIC). The purpose of Limited Access is to provide users an essential understanding of the information and files contained within FCIC/NCIC, and describe key policies and procedures related to criminal justice systems. In addition, the Limited Access training includes the required CJIS Security and Privacy: General User Training and will be followed by a cumulative test covering both modules.
So, who is a Limited Access User? A Limited Access user is defined as an operator at any Florida law enforcement/criminal justice agency who only performs queries within the FCIC/NCIC systems. A Limited Access user could be an officer using a mobile data terminal to confirm the identity of a subject during a traffic stop; a correctional or booking officer submitting booking data and fingerprints on a live scan machine; a clerk or judge in the courtroom running a criminal history check on a subject at first appearance; or an operator using a Rapid ID device to identify a subject in jail or prison. All of these individuals may perform queries into FCIC/NCIC.
Required Steps for Online Training:
- Follow the ‘Limited Access Certification Training Link’ provided and log into nexTEST.
- User must view both Security and Privacy: General User and Limited Access online training modules available on nexTEST before testing or retesting.
- User will have 14 days from the date of completing the online training modules to take the Limited Access online exam.
- User must pass the 30-question exam with a score of 80% or higher. Upon passing the exam the user will be given 1 year of Security and Privacy: General User and Limited Access certification.
- A user that does not complete the Limited Access exam within 14 days of completing the online training must view the training module again prior to testing or retesting. This will unlock the certification test for the user’s next attempt.
- Users must complete testing within the same domain where the initial login to nexTEST and training occurred. (Example: If a user initiates training on CJNet, testing must occur on CJNet.)
Contacts:
For questions or assistance, please send an email to CJISIDT@fdle.state.fl.us.
You may also contact the FDLE customer support at 1-800-292-3242 or fdlecustomersupport@fdle.state.fl.us.