Wanted Persons File Flashcards

Which of the following fields is recommended but NOT mandatory when entering a record in the NCIC Wanted Person File?

Answer: Fingerprint classification code (FPC)

The fingerprint classification code (FPC) improves record quality and identification accuracy but is not a mandatory required field for entry.

For a misdemeanor offense to be eligible for entry into the NCIC Wanted Person File, what must the entering agency establish?

Answer: That the misdemeanor is classified as a 'serious' offense

Not all misdemeanors qualify for NCIC entry; the entering agency must establish that the offense constitutes a serious misdemeanor under applicable criteria.

What does caution information entered in a Wanted Person record alert responding officers about?

Answer: The subject may be armed, dangerous, or pose a specific threat

Caution information warns officers that the subject may be armed, violent, or otherwise dangerous, promoting officer safety during any encounter.

What benefit does including a DNA profile in a Wanted Person record provide?

Answer: It enables identification if the subject is found deceased or unable to be identified by other means

A DNA profile in a Wanted Person record provides an additional biometric identifier that can confirm identity when the subject is deceased, incapacitated, or unresponsive.

Which agency bears responsibility for the accuracy and timeliness of a record entered into the NCIC Wanted Person File?

Answer: The originating (entering) agency

The originating agency that entered the record is solely responsible for its accuracy, completeness, and prompt cancellation when the warrant is satisfied.

If an agency discovers an error in an active Wanted Person record it entered, what is the correct procedure?

Answer: Use the modify transaction to correct the error in the existing record

Agencies should use the NCIC modify transaction to correct errors in existing active records rather than canceling and re-entering them.

While not mandatory, why is including a subject's Social Security Number (SSN) in a Wanted Person record beneficial?

Answer: It helps prevent duplicate records and improves subject identification accuracy

Although optional, including an SSN in a Wanted Person record reduces the risk of duplicate entries and improves the accuracy of subject identification.