NCIC Stolen Property and Vehicle Files

Question 1

What unique identifier is required to enter a vehicle into the NCIC Stolen Vehicle File?

Accepted Answer

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

Answer

The owner's driver's license number

Answer

The vehicle's license plate number alone

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The vehicle's insurance policy number

Question 2

Which types of stolen property may be entered into the NCIC Stolen Article File?

Accepted Answer

Identifiable property such as firearms, boats, currency, art, and other items with serial numbers or unique identifiers

Answer

Only firearms and jewelry

Answer

Only property valued over $10,000

Answer

Only items reported stolen across state lines

Question 3

When a stolen firearm is recovered and returned to its owner, what NCIC action must the entering agency take?

Accepted Answer

Cancel the stolen firearm record immediately from NCIC

Answer

Modify the record to show 'recovered' status and leave it active

Answer

Transfer the record to the owner's file for reference

Answer

Archive the record for potential future theft

Question 4

Which of the following is TRUE about entering boats into NCIC?

Accepted Answer

Boats may be entered in the NCIC Boat File using the Hull Identification Number (HIN) as the primary identifier

Answer

Boats are entered in the Stolen Vehicle File using their license plate

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Boats cannot be entered into NCIC under any file

Answer

Only commercial vessels may be entered into NCIC

Question 5

An officer at a pawnshop finds a television and a stolen article hit is returned from NCIC. What is the correct next step?

Accepted Answer

Verify the item's serial number against the NCIC record and obtain hit confirmation before taking enforcement action

Answer

Immediately seize the television and charge the pawnshop owner with receiving stolen property

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Release the television since the pawnshop may have bought it in good faith

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Log the hit and take no further action until a detective arrives

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of the NCIC Stolen Gun File?

Accepted Answer

To enable law enforcement to identify stolen firearms and link them to crimes, reducing illegal trafficking

Answer

To track all firearms purchased in the United States

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To register firearms with the federal government

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To track licensed firearms dealers