FREE NCIC Specific File Requirements: Missing and Unidentified Persons Questions and Answers

Question 1

What is the primary criterion for entering a person into the Missing Person File under the 'Endangered' category?

Accepted Answer

The person's disappearance poses a credible threat to their safety.

Answer

The person is over 21 years of age and missing.

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The person has been missing for more than 72 hours.

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The person is in the company of a non-custodial parent.

Question 2

An unidentified person record is entered into the NCIC Unidentified Person File. What is the minimum retention period for this record?

Accepted Answer

Until the person is identified.

Answer

1 year

Answer

10 years

Answer

The remainder of the year plus 5 years.

Question 3

Which of the following data fields is mandatory for all entries into the NCIC Missing Person File?

Accepted Answer

Date of Birth (DOB)

Answer

Scars, Marks, and Tattoos (SMT)

Answer

Dental Characteristics (DCH)

Answer

Vehicle Information (VEH)

Question 4

A 19-year-old individual with a diagnosed developmental disability wanders away from their group home. Which category is most appropriate for their entry into the Missing Person File?

Accepted Answer

Disability

Answer

Juvenile

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Involuntary

Answer

Catastrophe Victim

Question 5

When entering a record for an Unidentified Person, which of the following is a critical requirement if the remains are skeletal?

Accepted Answer

Entry of available dental information or a notation that it is not available.

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A photograph of the location where the remains were found.

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The estimated time of death.

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The name of the reporting medical examiner.

Question 6

A child is taken by a non-custodial parent in violation of a court order. What is the correct category for this entry in the Missing Person File?

Accepted Answer

Family Abduction

Answer

Endangered

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Juvenile

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Involuntary