NCIC Wanted Persons File

Question 1

What is the primary legal requirement that must be met before an agency can enter a record into the NCIC Wanted Person File?

Accepted Answer

A signed arrest warrant

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A court order signed by a federal judge

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An indictment returned by a grand jury

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Written approval from the FBI CJIS Division

Question 2

Which of the following is a MANDATORY field when entering a record into the NCIC Wanted Person File?

Accepted Answer

Date of Birth

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Social Security Number

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Fingerprint classification code

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Tattoo description

Question 3

How often must Wanted Person File records be validated to remain active in NCIC?

Accepted Answer

Annually (every year)

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Every 6 months

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Every 2 years

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Every 5 years

Question 4

When a Wanted Person record is marked 'extradition limited,' what does this indicate to an officer who locates the subject?

Accepted Answer

The entering agency will only extradite from specific geographic areas noted in the record

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The subject cannot be extradited under any circumstances

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Federal charges are required before extradition can proceed

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The subject has waived extradition rights in court

Question 5

Which identifier links a Wanted Person record to the specific law enforcement agency that entered it into NCIC?

Accepted Answer

Originating Agency Identifier (ORI)

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Case Report Number (CRN)

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National Crime Number (NCN)

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NCIC File Control Number (FCN)

Question 6

What types of offenses qualify a person for entry into the NCIC Wanted Person File?

Accepted Answer

Felonies and serious misdemeanors

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Traffic violations and minor infractions only

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Felonies only

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Any criminal offense regardless of severity

Question 7

When a wanted person is located and arrested, satisfying the warrant, what action must the entering agency immediately take in NCIC?

Accepted Answer

Cancel the Wanted Person record

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Modify the record to reflect the arrest date and location

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Transfer the record to the arresting agency's ORI

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Keep the record active until the subject is convicted