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)

Answer

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

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

Answer

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

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

Answer

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

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

Answer

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.

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

Answer

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

NCIC - National Crime Information Center Certification Practice Test

NCIC - National Crime Information Center Certification Practice Test

NCIC Wanted Persons File 2