Data obtained over TLETS/NLETS may only be shared with which type of entities?

The correct answer focuses on the guidelines governing data sharing through TLETS (Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunications System) and NLETS (National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System). These systems are designed to facilitate secure communication and data exchange among law enforcement and authorized agencies.

Authorized criminal justice agencies are specifically designated to utilize the information available through TLETS and NLETS, ensuring that such sensitive data is shared only among entities that have a legitimate need for it in the context of law enforcement. This restriction helps maintain the integrity, security, and confidentiality of criminal justice information, protecting it from unauthorized access or misuse.

In contrast, public institutions, private security firms, and educational organizations do not fit the specific criteria necessary to receive or share information provided via these systems. While some of these entities may engage in public service functions or educational outreach, they lack the requisite authorization to access law enforcement-sensitive data, which is strictly limited to agencies that are actively involved in criminal justice activities.