What does PSN stand for?

[jesses]

Anyone know what PSN stands for? This is in San Jose California.

I often hear it in the context of the officer gives the dispatcher a name, and then the dispatcher says something like "negative PSN" or "PSN no match".

When PSN comes back with a match, it's usually followed by a list of prior arrests or convictions. So obviously PSN is a bad thing but I can't figure out what it stands for.

 

[kma371]

It's more than likely, PFN, personal file number.

You get one if you have a criminal record.

 

[jesses]

Oh you're right. When I search on PFN then I can find the Santa Clara County Person File Number page. I always thought they were saying PSN. Thanks

It's more than likely, PFN, personal file number.

You get one if you have a criminal record.

 

[inigo88]

In San Francisco they call it an "SF number." Different counties use different records management and CAD software systems to access the same type of information.

 

[Dragon911]

ALCO uses PFN for all arestees.