Comments on: No Criminal Charges For Texting Photo

By: caitlin

caitlin — Wed, 11 Dec 2013 04:47:13 +0000

I’m curious if the officer requested that she send the photo that way for some specific reason. It is surprising to me that no other officers or dispatchers raised a red flag.

By: Phil

Phil — Fri, 29 Nov 2013 17:05:09 +0000

I’m trying to figure out why she had to use a cell phone to take the photo? She could have sent it right from the LEADS computer.

By: Ant

Ant — Thu, 28 Nov 2013 05:02:26 +0000

I think the issue the department has, is the Dispatcher is transmitting government data, records and confidential information over a non-government and unauthorized device. There are State and Federal rules/regulations for “equipment” standards and protections, which most don’t allow “personal” computers. Not only that, but using your personal equipment often allows for search/seizure for examination. Most “modernized” departments have “use of personal equipment” policies.

By: John

John — Thu, 28 Nov 2013 04:53:30 +0000

This is dumb. Sounds like official use and using initiative to overcome technological shortcomings of the department. There has to be more to the story.