NCIC Wanted Persons File 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Fingerprint classification code (FPC)

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Name of the subject

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Sex of the subject

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Race of the subject

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

That the misdemeanor is classified as a 'serious' offense

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Federal jurisdiction over the offense

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Approval from a state attorney general

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A minimum bond amount set by a court

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

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The record is pending agency verification

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Extradition from other states is not authorized

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The warrant has been temporarily suspended pending appeal

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

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It is required by federal law for all felony warrant entries

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It replaces the need for a fingerprint classification code

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It automatically notifies all state DNA database administrators

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

The originating (entering) agency

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The FBI CJIS Division

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The state criminal history repository

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The arresting agency that locates the subject

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

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Cancel the record and re-enter it with corrected information

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Contact the FBI CJIS Division to request a correction

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Submit a written correction request to the state repository

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

It helps prevent duplicate records and improves subject identification accuracy

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It is a mandatory field required for all felony warrant entries

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It replaces the need for a date of birth entry

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It is required only when the warrant is issued by a federal court