NCIC/NLETS Flashcards
1
Q
NLETS
A
NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM
- controlled by individual states.
- primary electronics records retrieval tool for the nations law enforcement agencies.
2
Q
NCIC
A
NATIONAL CRIME INFORMATION CENTER
- info. on wanted persons, missing persons, and stolen property.
- operated and maintained by DOJ.
3
Q
Does Canada share information with NCIC?
A
YES
4
Q
What states/countries does NCIC operate in?
A
- all 50 states
- district of Columbia
- us possessions/territories
- Canada
5
Q
ORI
A
ORIGINATING AGENCY IDENTIFIER
- an ori is a 9 character identifier assigned by NCIC to an agency in order to identify that agency.
6
Q
Wanted persons file
A
- contains records on individuals for whom a felony, serious misdemeanor, or federal warrant is outstanding.
- includes parole and probation violators.
7
Q
Foreign fugitive file
A
- permits INTERPOL office in dc to enter records for fugitives wanted in other countries for crimes considered felonies if committed in US.
- subjects of international RED or BLUE notices.
8
Q
Offline search
A
- an offline search of the NCIC transaction log will reveal whether inquiries were made on a particular individual or property item for a specified timeframe.
- ex: during a traffic stop.
