What is the mandated procedure for confirming positive NCIC response information?

• A. Collect fingerprints from the suspect
• B. Ignore NCIC
• C. Notify the public
• D. Receive confirmation

Answer: (D)

When NCIC shows a positive hit, the required step is to obtain confirmation that the match is valid. This means verifying the hit through authoritative sources and cross-checking identifying details (like name, date of birth, gender, and other available identifiers) and, if needed, contacting the agency that supplied the record to confirm the match in real time. This confirmation protects against misidentification and ensures actions are based on accurate information. Collecting fingerprints, ignoring NCIC, or notifying the public aren’t the mandated steps for confirming a positive NCIC response. Proceed only after you’ve received verified confirmation.