3-07/140.15 - CLETS and NLETS Restrictions



CLETS and NLETS bulletins may not include any of the following:

  • Excessive listings of unidentifiable serialized and non-serialized items, except those that contain unique markings;
    • serialized property should be entered into the Automated Property System rather than listed in CLETS and NLETS bulletins.  NLETS does not allow any property under observation broadcasts;
  • Misdemeanors - crime broadcasts;
  • Runaway juveniles;
  • Traffic warrants;
  • Failure-to-provide wants (270 PC);
  • Missing persons bulletins;
    • CLETS does allow missing persons bulletins for life or death situations.  NLETS, however, does not allow missing persons bulletins under any circumstances.  Missing persons shall be entered in the Missing Persons System;
  • Political notices - of any nature;
  • Notices regarding retirements, seminars, training, meetings, social functions, pistol meets, TV or radio programs, membership solicitations, holiday greeting, etc.;
  • Recruitment of personnel;
  • Death notices, except sworn personnel and executive level officials on active duty status; and
  • Profane language - for any purpose.

In addition to the above restrictions, NLETS National APB bulletins may not contain:

  • Attempt to locate messages;
  • Messages regarding wanted subjects or vehicles;
  • Road and weather reports;
  • Messages in which complainant is interested only in recovery of property; e.g., property under observation broadcasts; and
  • Administrative information regarding vehicle registration or driver's license expiration dates, etc.