Acceptable Use Policy
Last updated: June 2026
This policy governs appropriate use of the Sentinel Command platform by authorized agency personnel. All users are expected to read and comply with this policy.
1. Purpose
This Acceptable Use Policy ("AUP") governs the use of the Sentinel Command platform ("Platform") by law enforcement and public safety agencies ("Agency") and their authorized personnel. This policy is intended to ensure that the Platform is used appropriately, lawfully, and in a manner consistent with its purpose as a public safety operations tool.
This AUP is incorporated by reference into the Sentinel Command Terms of Service and applies to all users of the Platform.
2. Authorized Use
The Platform is authorized for use exclusively in connection with the Agency's official law enforcement and public safety operations, including but not limited to:
• Personnel scheduling, time tracking, and payroll administration
• Internal communications and announcements
• Training management and certification tracking
• Fleet and equipment management
• Document management and policy distribution
• Complaint intake and internal affairs administration
• Dispatch and operational coordination
Use of the Platform for any purpose outside of official agency operations is prohibited.
3. Prohibited Uses
Users may not use the Platform to:
• Access, view, or modify data belonging to other agencies or users without authorization
• Store, transmit, or process data in violation of applicable federal, state, or local law
• Harass, threaten, intimidate, or harm any individual
• Conduct personal business unrelated to official agency operations
• Attempt to circumvent authentication, access controls, or security measures
• Introduce malware, viruses, or other malicious code into the Platform
• Use automated tools to scrape, crawl, or extract data without written authorization
• Share login credentials with unauthorized individuals
• Attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or extract the Platform's source code
• Use the Platform in any manner that could damage, disable, or impair its operation
4. Data Handling Responsibilities
Users are responsible for ensuring that data entered into the Platform complies with applicable privacy and data protection laws, including laws governing the handling of law enforcement sensitive information.
Users must not enter classified, top secret, or federally restricted information into the Platform unless specifically authorized to do so by their agency and applicable law. The Platform is not certified for classified information systems.
Personnel records, complaint data, and other sensitive information must be handled in accordance with your agency's data governance policies and applicable law.
5. Account Security
Each user is responsible for maintaining the security of their account credentials. Users must:
• Keep passwords confidential and not share them with any other person
• Use a strong, unique password for their Sentinel Command account
• Enable and maintain multi-factor authentication as required by their agency
• Log out of the Platform when using shared or public devices
• Immediately report suspected unauthorized access to their agency's System Administrator and to Sentinel Command
Agencies are responsible for promptly deactivating accounts for personnel who leave the agency or whose access should be revoked.
6. Monitoring and Enforcement
All activity on the Platform is logged and may be monitored by agency administrators and by Sentinel Command for security, compliance, and operational purposes. Users should have no expectation of privacy with respect to their use of the Platform in connection with official agency operations.
Violations of this AUP may result in suspension or termination of Platform access, notification to the Agency, and referral to appropriate law enforcement or regulatory authorities where required by law.
7. Reporting Violations
Users who become aware of potential violations of this AUP should report them to their agency's System Administrator. Violations involving potential security incidents or unauthorized access should also be reported to Sentinel Command at info@sentinelcommand.io.
8. Updates to This Policy
Sentinel Command may update this Acceptable Use Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated to agency administrators. Continued use of the Platform following notice of changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Questions about this policy? Contact us at info@sentinelcommand.io