LEIN Information Systems & Database Management 2

Question 1

Which LEIN database field is used to flag a record as 'wanted' for extradition purposes?

Accepted Answer

EXTRADITION_LIMIT field with jurisdiction codes

Answer

The EXTRADITION_LIMIT field specifies geographic extradition limitations, which determines how far law enforcement will transport a wanted person.

Question 2

When querying LEIN for a vehicle, which combination of fields provides the most reliable unique identification?

Accepted Answer

VIN and license plate with state

Answer

A Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) combined with license plate and issuing state provides the most reliable unique vehicle identification in LEIN queries.

Question 3

Under LEIN policy, how long after cancellation must a cancelled stolen vehicle record be retained in the system?

Accepted Answer

1 year

Answer

LEIN policy requires cancelled stolen vehicle records to be retained for one year to support investigations and audit trails.

Question 4

A LEIN query returns a 'NO RECORD' response. What is the most accurate interpretation?

Accepted Answer

No matching active record exists in the queried database at that moment

Answer

A 'NO RECORD' response means no matching active record was found in the queried database at that specific time, not that the subject has no criminal history.

Question 5

Which LEIN message key is used when an agency wants to cancel a previously entered missing person record?

Accepted Answer

XMP — Cancel Missing Person

Answer

The XMP (Cancel Missing Person) message key is the LEIN transaction type used to remove a missing person entry from the active database.

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LEIN Information Systems & Database Management 2