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A series of questions and answers related to the texas crime information center (tcic) and texas law enforcement telecommunications system (tlets) mobile access re certification. It covers topics such as criminal history background checks, ncic file queries, vehicle registration information, and the use of nlets for interstate and federal data access. The material is designed for criminal justice agencies and law enforcement personnel to ensure they are conducting their lawfully authorized duties.
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Texas Boat Registrations are provided by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. - Answer True It is permissible to run criminal history background checks on family members of a potential law enforcement applicant over TLETS. - Answer True What Criminal History purpose cod is used when checking a person's criminal history before hiring for Criminal Justice employment? - Answer Purpose Code J The Protective Interest file does not require hit confirmation. - Answer True Criminal Histories cannot be faxed. - Answer False Mexican Federal License Information System (LIFIS) - Answer All of the Above A III check may be made on anyone seeking employment with the Water Department or Fire Department. - Answer False NCIC operates under what concept? - Answer Shared management Criminal history record information can be requested directly from other states. - Answer True What transaction is used to query the missing person file? - Answer Query Wanted (QW) What is NCIC? - Answer All of the Above Information available through NLETS is controlled by _____. - Answer Contributing state and federal agencies A query sent to the NCIC Vehicle File search will search which of the NCIC files? - Answer NCIS Vehicle & Boat Files Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunication System and the International Justice and Public Safety Network are designed exclusively for use by - Answer Criminal justice agencies in conducting their lawfully authorized duties Vehicle registration information obtained from TLETS and NLETS - Answer Is to be used for criminal justice and law enforcement purposes only When an inquiry of the NCIC Vehicle File is made with Related Search Hit (RSH) filled with "y" (yes), which of the following statements are true? - Answer Both number 1 and number 2 are correct
The U.S. Department of State is responsible for issuing driver licenses to all diplomatic or consular personnel and their dependents that reside in the United States and is obtained through the NLETS Driver Inquiry transaction with ____ as the destination code. - Answer US Which of the following justifies a CCH inquiry? - Answer A police chief requests a check on an applicant for employment at the police department. What transaction is used for querying the gang file? - Answer Query Wanted (QW) Upon determination that an individual is the subject of a 'Immigration Violator File' record, you may detain that person based solely on the record. - Answer False The National Vehicle Service has a repository of License Plate Reader data available to the law enforcement community via NLETS gathered from - Answer B & C How many images can be associated with NCIC person file record? - Answer 12 NLETS System Agency (NSA) is - Answer All of the Above The destination for a Driver's License Query 'DQ' can be up to five, two character regional codes when using the Nam/DOB/SEX inquiry. - Answer True Which of the following statements is/are correct concerning NCIC data? - Answer All of the Above NLETS (International Justice and Public Safety Network) is the system that is accessed when we send traffic to another state, when we receive traffic from another states or send inquiries to another state. - Answer True Inquires of the Boat File can be made using what data? - Answer Either of the Above In order to obtain a specific criminal history via the III, a criminal history record request (QR) transaction must be used containing the following data: - Answer FBI or Sid number A Texas Driver License search using NAM matches the exact spelling of the last name and first name in the driver license record. Soundex is not being used. - Answer True If an individual was denied in 2017 by the National Instant Criminal Background System (NICS) from purchasing /possessing a firearm they will never be able to purchase a firearm in the future. - Answer False A "QW" with and EBS of "1" will search for a one year range of time from the date of birth in the query transaction submitted. - Answer False The license plate reader system does not provide: - Answer Vehicle owner name
depart and enter the United States. What agency collects and stores the information collected from the cameras? - Answer National Insurance Crime Bureau The individual receiving a request for criminal justice information must ensure that the person requesting the information is: - Answer Authorized to receive the data The correct Purpose Code for obtaining a Computerized Criminal History via TLETS on a jury member is PUR/J - Answer False A stolen vehicle inquiry (QV) may result in responses from Wanted Person records entered in NCIC. - Answer True The transaction to inquire on a stolen vehicle license plate is 'QP'. - Answer False The responsibility for the system security and dissemination of criminal justice information rests with the: - Answer Local criminal justice agency ______ will determine who is authorized for access to areas containing sensitive devises/data/systems. - Answer Each agency A TCIC/NCIC QW inquiry will cross-search the Wanted Person, Immigration Violator, and the following: - Answer All of the Above All of the following are possible returns when querying a gun except? - Answer Gun Registration The KQ format is used to obtain driver history information through NLETS. It can only be addressed to? - Answer A single state or region code Access to and use of criminal history record information is only for: - Answer Criminal justice purposes A military recruiter is authorized to access Computerized Criminal History files via TLETS. - Answer False Driver License photos are: - Answer B & C A stolen vehicle inquiry (QV) may result in response from Wanted Person or Missing Person records entered in NCIC. - Answer True Using the definition of administration of criminal justice, a county animal control unit is recognized as criminal justice agency. - Answer False When doing a background investigation on a potential police officer, it is permissible to run history background checks on family members of the applicant over TLETS. - Answer True The QPO (Query Protection Order) inquiry will restrict the search to the Protection Order File and will retrieve POF record which are? - Answer Active, expired, or cleared
When querying either the License Plate Reader File for border crossings or the National Vehicle Service License late Reader File for license plates scanned by towing companies, parking lots, etc., you should use what NLETS transaction? - Answer RQ Information obtained from the Interstate Identification Index (III) is not considered CHRI. - Answer False It has been determined an agency has obtained III data and misused it. Who could be held responsible? - Answer All of the Above A utility trailer is queried in the vehicle file. - Answer True Criminal convictions are public and III information can be given to any person the agency feels may need the information. - Answer False An 'RNQ' inquiry is used to check a state's vehicle registration file, using a name and date of birth to determine if any vehicles are registered to that individual. - Answer True A DQ (drivers lisence inquery) made using a drivers license will automatically generate a NCIC check. - Answer False Vehicle registration information is available through TLETS for vehicles titled in Texas from - Answer Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TXDMV) The goal of NCIC is to help the criminal justice community perform its duties by maintaining a computerized filing system of: - Answer Accurate and timely documented criminal justice information Information available through NLETS is controlled by _____. - Answer Contributing state and federal agencies. Texas Driver license suspensions and other disqualification actions may be entered with pending beginning dates. - Answer True After entering a record into NCIC, that record must be checked by who? - Answer Second Party When querying a license plate you could receive a return on the all of the following except: - Answer None of the Above A driver license photo can be used as an NCIC Image in a wanted person file. - Answer True Boat registration information can be obtained from TCIC/NCIC using Transaction/MKE QB. - Answer False NLETS is - Answer All of the Above
When you need additional information about a Criminal History, what transaction do you use? - Answer AQ When selecting Y in the image indicator field of a wanted person inquiry, the following are returned: - Answer Mugshot Image A 'SQ' inquiry is used to determine is a snowmobile registration information exists in a state. - Answer True Stolen cattle with a unique number tattoo would be entered or inquired in which file?
forms required for the desired stolen/wanted and/pr registration/driver license check.
Driver license photos are: - Answer B & C TLETS users can broadcast an Administrative Message to area in Texas as well as other states, using: - Answer All of the Above TLETS operates under a shared management concept between - Answer TXDPS Information Technology and TXDPS Law Enforcement Support Division Identifiers such as AKAs, additional DOBs, MNUs, SOCs, etc. can be obtained when receiving a positive response from what III query? - Answer Both of the Above When investigating a subject from Canada, you should query Canada via NLETS to determine if there are any Canadian records. - Answer True Agencies with non-urgent information that requires a statewide dissemination on a timely basis should direct the message to _____ and addressed to DPS Austin Communications, requesting it to be included on the APB summary. - Answer 67X A TCIC/NCIC inquiry containing only License Plate (LIC) data will search only the License Plate file. - Answer False It is not necessary to include the color or year when describing a vehicle in an administrative message, it should be described by: make, model, body sytle, license number (including year and state) and VIN. - Answer False "YQ" is used to run a criminal history inquiry. - Answer False EID is an acronym for: - Answer Entity ID Number Personal information obtained from driver license records are protected by: - Answer A & B What transaction is used to request a criminal history record from the FBI and/or the participating state(s) maintaining such record that have been identified in the QH response? - Answer QR An agency must run a criminal history on any person before returning a firearm to that individual. In this case, what purpose code must be used? - Answer All of the Above All III criminal history secondary dissemination logs be maintained for a minimum of _____ years? - Answer 1 An audit trail must be established for any dissemination of III record info - Answer True An Interstate Identification Index (III) "No record" response means that the subject inquired upon has never been arrested. - Answer False
An officer has the right to run anyone they want for no particular reason. - Answer False An out of state vehicle registration, inquiry can be made utilizing which of the following data or set of data? - Answer License Plate Number, State, year of expiration, and type Any wanted person inquiry of the NCIC will search the Protective Interest File. - Answer True Appending a detainee will allow the Wanted Person record to remain in NCIC until Extradition can occur. - Answer True Attempt to locate messages may be sent after it has been determined the complainant has made every effort to contact the persons. - Answer True BB Gun should be entered into which stolen property file? - Answer Article File Correction messages are used to: - Answer Correct typing errors or other incorrect data sent in a previous message FBI CJIS data/CHRI must be safeguarded to prevent: - Answer All of the Above The record holding country may contact INTERPOL and request the reason for your inquiry. - Answer True Boat Owner Registration information can be obtained by running TLETS 'BQ' transaction - Answer True Some states are not automated when responding to a Driver's History query "KQ". - Answer True The purpose to locate message is to indicate (until the originating agency clears the record) that the wanted person has been apprehended or the property has been located. - Answer True A response from INTERPOL containing the phrase TOO_MANY_ANSWERS is usually received on inquiries having the following criteria: - Answer All of the Above Using the definition of administration of criminal justice, a county animal control unit is recognized agency. - Answer False Vehicles displaying temporary e-tags are required to carry the buy's receipt until the vehicle is registered in the owner's names. - Answer True Criminal justice purposes (also known as the administration of criminal justice) include: detection, apprehension, detention, pretiral release, post-trial release, prosecution, adjudication, correctional supervision, or rehabilitation of accused persons. - Answer True
A TCIC/NCIC query response furnishes the inquirer with: - Answer The fact that a stolen report, missing persons report, or a warrant may have been filed. Any dissemination of III record information must always be afforded security and can only be released to authorized individuals. - Answer True The computer site and/or terminal area must have adequate physical security to protect against any unauthorized personnel gaining access to the computer equipment or to any of the stored data. To protect against unauthorized access the terminal must be located: - Answer In a secure location to which only authorized personnel have access Individual agencies are assigned a unique nine-character code know as the _____ - Answer ORI If you get a Positive Hit from the National Denied Transaction File (NDTF) you can arrest based on this hit. - Answer False Which of the following statements are correct concerning NCIC data? - Answer All of the Above. All III criminal history secondary dissemination logs must be maintained for a minimum of _____ years? - Answer 1 An audit trail must be established for any dissemination of III record information. - Answer True Credit cards should be entered into which stolen property file? - Answer Cannot be entered A cross search of the 'Missing Person' and 'Unidentified Person' files are initiated when a record is _____ or ______ in either file. - Answer Entered / Modified A 'HIT' in NCIC is described as what? - Answer A positive response in which the person or property inquired upon matches the information contained in the response. A Locate is used: - Answer To show the person has been apprehended or the property has been located A QND inquiry into the National Denied Transaction File (NDTF) may be made by name and one, more than one of all of the following alphanumeric identifiers: DOB, MNU and SOC - Answer True A vehicle may be inquired on by License Plate or Vehicle Identification Number. - Answer False A wanted person inquiry (QW/ZW) will cross search the active protective orders. - Answer True
A wanted person inquiry (QW/ZW) will not automatically cross search the missing person file records. - Answer False According to NCIC policy, every agency upon taking a person into custody or acquiring property, after confirming the hit, must place a locate on the corresponding NCIC record. - Answer True Administrative messages containing a description of a subjects clothing should be in "top to bottom" order. - Answer True Agencies that enter records into TCIC/NCIC are responsible for the record's _____, ______, and ______. - Answer Accuracy, timeliness, completness If both a Protective Interest File record and a wanted person file exits on the same person, how will the records appear? - Answer The Wanted Person record file will appear first then the protective interest file last If the Financial Responsibility Verification Program system provides a response of "Unconfirmed, Verify Manually, or Multiple" it does not necessarily mean that the person of vehicle are uninsured - Answer True If you are aware of any policy violations are suspect that your password may have been used by someone else, you are required to report it to your TAC - Answer True In a "plate-with-owner" situation, the Vehicle Registration response from DMV will reflect whether the plate is: - Answer A & B Individuals, businesses, organizations and governmental entities not defined as criminal justice agencies, such as tax offices or municipal offices, are authorized to access the Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunications System. - Answer False It is important to keep records regarding the status of the subject once INTERPOL has been contacted. - Answer True It is permissible to arrest a subject solely on the response from INTERPOL. - Answer False Every Agency entering records into TCIC/NCIC must be able to provide hit confirmation on a 24 hours basis. - Answer True Every format file inquiry directed to Canada must have a/an _____ that indicates the general purpose of the request. - Answer Reason Code FBI CJIS data/CHRI should be: - Answer None of the Above Hit confirmation is not required on a Convicted Person on Supervised Release file record. - Answer True How many images can be associated with a NCIC property file record? - Answer 12
Some states are not automated when responding to a Driver's History query "KQ" - Answer LIT (License Type) should be included in the inquiry Verification of INTERPOL membership status of a specific country can be obtained - Answer by using a FPQ Query What is the message key (message type) for an NLETS Hazardous Material Inquiry?