In access can I lock a specific field

[Det Brown]

I am building a database to track offense reports. I want to know if i can
lock specific fields so that only authorized personnel have access to change
the data contained in that field. For example; case status field.

 

[Allen Browne]

Access does not provide this for you, so you would need to program it.

Here's an example of how to approach it:
Field-level permissions - How to lock controls on a per-field basis
at:
http://allenbrowne.com/ser-55.html