North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) State Practice Exam

What should an agency do when a DCIN/NICIC inquiry results in a match?

1. Immediately arrest the individual

2. Confirm the record with the entering agency

3. Notify all nearby agencies

4. Ignore the match if it is outdated

The correct answer is: Confirm the record with the entering agency

When a DCIN/NICIC inquiry results in a match, the appropriate action for an agency is to confirm the record with the entering agency. This step is critical to ensure the accuracy of the information received. Since data from these systems can sometimes contain errors or outdated information, verifying the match helps prevent potential wrongful arrests or law enforcement actions based on incorrect data. Confirming the record means reaching out to the law enforcement agency that entered the data into the system. This verification process ensures that the information is current, relevant, and applicable to the situation at hand. It is a necessary due diligence step that supports effective law enforcement practices and enhances public safety. Taking immediate action such as arresting the individual without verification can lead to serious legal consequences and undermine the integrity of the law enforcement process. Similarly, notifying all nearby agencies could create unnecessary alarm or miscommunication without assuring the accuracy of the match. Ignoring the match, especially if it is outdated, fails to uphold the responsibility of law enforcement to act based on reliable and current information.