+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ + PHATE MAGAZINE. VOLUME ONE. ISSUE TWO. FILE 6 OF 9. + + + + "THE POLICE NATIONAL COMPUTER 2 (PNC 2) U.K." + + BY SLYCATH/PHATE + +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= A BRIEF GUIDE TO THE POLICE NATIONAL COMPUTER 2 (PNC 2) U.K. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Introduction: ------------- Hi all, SLYCATH here and this is just Another of my many contributions to this month's Mag. Ok this is part ONE of a brief guide to the PNC computer version 2. This will only be useful if you can actually get into a cop shop, it's always better to know someone inside rather than try and sneak in. The reason I have created this article is that this is a subject NOBODY has writted about EVER BEFORE in ANY other disk magazines, so I thought "If it benefits Just 1 person in any way then it will be worth the trouble" and anyway it will broaden your minds to a totally new system which I know hardly any (!) will know anything about. So Here Goes......................................... And If You like it then tell me Coz i'll write part 2 !! P.N.C. 2 ENQUIRY SCREEN ----------------------- All transactions carried out are recorded at the Computer Centre, Hendon. An integral part of the interface system is the ability to record details of PNC transactions locally. Every transaction carried out through the interface is recorded on th Interface Equipment at Bradford. Here is an example Interface Logging Screen: ......................................................................... . . . PNC ENQUIRER DETAILS . . . . . . 1 Enquirer [ ] . . . . . . . . 2 Force Enquiry [ ] . . . . 3 Reason Code [ ] . . . . 4 Location [ ] . . . . . . Enter F,field number . . . ......................................................................... ENQUIRER, --------- This field is completed by entering the collar numbar, in respect of PC's and Sgts; the Post Number in respect of Police Support Staff; or the callsign in respect of Police Officers of the rank of Inspector or Above. Entry of this information will result in a check being made against a personnel file within the system and an appropriate reply will be recieved from the computer. e.g. The entry of < 3229 > in the enquirer field will result in the following display:- PC/B/SPEIGHT 27/01/71 This display indicates that the enquirer is authorised and that the enquirer's date of joining is 27/01/71. This will facilitate the verification of enquirer details. FORCE, ------ Circumstances will arise however, where enquirer identification cannot be directly linked with personnel records. Inspectors and other officers working in Headquaters Departments fall into this category. In these circumstances appropriate information should be entered in the ENQUIRER FIELD. e.g. < Inspector Jenkins >. This will result in the remainder of the enquirer field being left blank and the cursor being positioned in the force field. This field will now be mandatory. The entry of < Y > indicates that the enquirer is legitimate and that the operator wishes to force the enquiry past the personnel system. The remainder of the format is completed as follows and the PNC response can be recieved. NOTE. ----- A no trace response from the personnel system does not indicate that the enquirer is not entitled to accept PNC information. This response merely indicates that the enquirer is not recorded on the personell system. If this field is completed with an 'N' the transaction logging screen will be deleted and the transaction response from the PNC will be abandoned and not displayed. REASON, ------- PNC 2 operates a system of National reason codes. The entry of a valid reason code will result in the automatic display of an explanatory literal. e.g. the entry of the reason code 1 will result in the following:- Reason [1] VEHICLE OR PERSON STOPPED The following PNC reason codes are National and must be used in all transactions. CODE REASON ---- ------ 1 VEHICLE OR PERSON STOPPED 2 MOVING VEHICLE 3 ABANDONED VEHICLE / UNACCOMPANIED PROPERTY 4 R.T.A. 5 PROCESS / INVESTIGATION ENQUIRY 6 ADMINISTRATION ENQUIRY 7 CHILD ACCESS 8 ON BEHALF OF ANOTHER AGENCY 9 UPDATING / BROADCAST TRANSACTION 10 AUDITING ---- ------ LOCATION, -------- The location of the subject of the transaction, In the majority of cases this will be a valid location. However, on occasions the location of the enquirer may be more appropriate, e.g. < CID Admin. > or < Vehicle reported stolen >. It is advisable that as much detail as possible is recorded in this field. Information accurately recorded may be of value in any subsequent enquiry. For example, in a missing person enquiry it is insufficient to merely record < misper enquiry >, it is better practice to include the name of the person also. IT MAY BE ANTICIPATED HOWEVER, THAT THE MAJORITY OF PNC CHECKS CARRIED OUT IN CUSTODY AREAS WILL FALL WITHIN REASON CODE 5, AND THAT THE LOCATION WILL BE SHOWN AS < CUSTODY AREA - [LOCATION] >.A At the completion of the transaction logging screen the operator will be given the opportunity of selecting a field number in order to amend any of the field in the format. The entry of 'F' will file the information onto an Audit log and permit the reciept of the PNC response. HERE IS A HELPFUL TIP FOR ALL YOU NAUGHTY BOYS AND GIRLS (Heheheheh): |----------------------------------------------------------------------------| | The Identity of the operator is NOT required as part of transaction logging| | as all transactions will be accredited to the operator currently logged on.| | The operator Identity will be displayed on the bottom line of the VDU | | screen and will be printed as a part of all responses from the Audit log. | |----------------------------------------------------------------------------| THE PERSON CONCEPT ------------------ Each record held on this application relates to one person and will contain information appropriate to the reason for their prescence on the system. It consists of the NOMINAL information (personal identification details), NAME AGE ( D.O.B.) SEX COLOUR HEIGHT. Nominal Information is supported by one or a combination of the following elements:- NIB, Wanted/Missing, Disqualified Driver. THE PNC ID, ---------- Each record created on the Names Application will be allocated a unique PNC reference number called the PNC ID. The PNC ID consists of a 2 figure year element followed by a sequential number, of up to 7 figures, and a check letter. e.g. 90/57129D Migrated records from the old PNC were allocated a PNC ID according to the year the person was first recorded. The PNC ID will ALWAYS be displayed on a person's Nominal page. ENQUIRIES, --------- The transaction code #NE is used for ALL enquiries, whether using a persons NASCH factors, or using a unique number, the #NE transaction can be carried out either with or without a format. N.A.S.C.H. FACTOR ENQUIRIES --------------------------- NAME ---- As all persons recorded on this index are identified primarily by their names, this fiels MUST be completed. The remainder of the input is optional The surname is always entered first followed by the fornames or initials where known. e.g. NIXON/ NIXON/D/C NIXON/DAVID/CHARLES Note the oblique strokes to indicate the end of the surname and SEPERATE each forname or initial. An Oblique stroke is NOT included after the LAST forename or initial. The minimum input in this field is two characters, including the oblique strokea, and the maximum is 54 characters. A name exceeding 54 characters is entered with 53 characters and the final character being replaced with a < + >. Permissible characters in this field are ALL ALPHA CHARACTERS and the following :- A full stop after ST or STE only, e.g. ST.JOHN An apostrophe, e.g. O'CONNOR Hyphens, e.g. HALL-BROWN A maximum of two hyphens may be included in any name. Hyphens will cause the computer to search on all combinations of the name and produce results accordingly. Titles such as REV, DR, SIR, LORD or PROF must NOT be included in this field. D.O.B. ------ A date of birth, of eight characters length, should be included if known and can be entered in the following ways :- 31011943 --011943 OR ^^011943 ----1943 OR ^^^^1943 The computer will not accept non-existent dates, e.g. 29021943 OR 31041943 SEX --- A one character input to denote the sex of the subject, if known:- M = MALE F = FEMALE U = UNKNOWN COLOUR ------ A one character input to denote the colour of the subject, if known:- W = WHITE N = NON WHITE U = UNKNOWN HEIGHT ------ The height of the subject is entered as a four figure number and either Imperial or Metric measurements can be used. The first character of the input MUST indicate the type of measurement being used :- F601 = 6 feet 1 inch M180 = 1.8 metres The height cannot be less than 2 feet nor more than 8 feet 11 inches. NASCH factor enquiries can be entered either by first requesting a format, or can be entered in the DATA field of the PNC 2 enquiry screen as and unformatted entry. In an unformatted entry each of the five fields must be seperated by a colon (:) or semi colon (;). e.g. NIXON/DAVID/CHARLES:10041959:M:W:M601 If a factor such as birthdate is unknown the entry would be thus:- e.g. NIXON/DAVID/CHARLES::M:W:M601 However trailing field seperators need not be included. NAMES RECORDS DESCRIPTION ------------------------- The following is an example of a nominal page:- ........................................................................ . 15/10/91 14:46 13TF NE71/0001 . . . . SRCH PNC 81/2251D . . WM:6 DD:2 CH:11 AL:1 . . RICHARDSON, ANTHONY DAVID PNCID 81/2251D . . 19/09/69 CLIFTON (13) MALE WHITE EUROPEAN CRO 3183/81M . . F510 (M178) PRCD L EARS / TATT L FING / TATT R FING . . . . . . DRUGS COCAAINE 03/02/91 13GA/13791/90 . . F/IMPERS ATTENDS GAY CLUB 03/02/91 13FB/1384/91 . . . . DRIVER NUMBER: RICHA/609199/AF9NF . . LAST KNOWN ADDRESS . . 294A, HIPPERHOLME ROAD, BRIGHOUSE HX7 5TN . . HOME FORCE: 13 WEST YORKSHIRE . . INF POLICE: OFF BAIL . . . . NOMINAL OWNER: 13HQ RECORD LAST UPDATED: 03/02/91 14:51 . . . . . . PAGE WM... (ENTER 'DF' IF REQUIRED) ABANDON TRANSACTION? N . ........................................................................ < TO BE CONTINUED... >