All Q&As by Category

Auctioneers

Can a licensee conduct background checks and transfer firearms on behalf of an unlicensed auctioneer?

BATS Access Requirements

Is a CJIS-Terminal part of BATS?
If my agency applies for an ORI and access to NCIC, without being an NCIC terminal entity, are we then able to have full access to BATS?
How do I access BATS?
How can a military EOD unit participate in BATS?
Can a fire department’s Fire Investigation Unit (FIU) have their own BATS account (non-joint police/fire)?
Are there any direct costs or software required to participate in BATS?

BATS Case Management

Will my case information be shared with other agencies?
What is the difference between an “Incident” and an “Activity?”
What if a user leaves the department (e.g., retirements, reassignment)?
What does a BATS report look like?
What are the benefits of using a case management system?
How does BATS assist supervisors with reviewing unit reports?
How do BATS participants set up the on-demand “E-Notification” utility for their squad/office BATS entries?
How can I use BATS to document my investigation?
How are BATS entries handled if more than one agency responds to the incident?
Can a department have more than one account manager?

BATS Support

Who do I contact if I get locked out of my account?
Who do I contact for suggestions on improving the BATS program?
Who do I contact for assistance with error messages?
Who do I contact for additional information on BATS?

BATS Training

Where do I find material to assist with the use of BATS?
How does my department host regional hands-on “live” BATS training?

Bump Stocks

Will current possessors of bump-stock-type devices be compensated once they destroy or abandon the device?
Where can the final rule on bump-stock-type devices be found?
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