Criminal Investigation Systems Overview

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What does DCI stand for?

Division of Criminal Investigation (correct)

Division of Crime Information

Division of Criminal Identification (correct)

Department of Criminal Investigation

What is CIIS?

Criminal Information & Identification Section

What is SBI?

State Bureau of Investigation

Which of the following are computer systems available through the DCI network? (Select all that apply)

Nlets Signup and view all the answers

What does TID stand for?

Terminal Identifier Signup and view all the answers

What is a Terminal Identifier (TID)?

Identifier assigned to a terminal with system access used to route in-state messages Signup and view all the answers

What is the User ID?

User Identifier Signup and view all the answers

What information does the SBI files include?

Recovered vehicles, criminal records, concealed handgun permits, sex offender registration Signup and view all the answers

What are Recovered Vehicles?

Vehicles in possession of a law enforcement agency that are not stolen and the owner is unknown. Signup and view all the answers

What are Criminal Records?

NC criminal records that are substantiated by fingerprints card. Signup and view all the answers

What does Concealed Handguns Permit provide?

Status information on individuals who have applied for or have been issued NC concealed handgun permits. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Sex Offender Registration?

Persons who have been convicted of certain sex offenses are required to register in NC. Signup and view all the answers

What does AOC stand for in NC Government documents?

Administrative Office of the Courts Signup and view all the answers

What does DOC stand for?

Department of Corrections Signup and view all the answers

What is NCIC?

National Crime Information Center Signup and view all the answers

What does Nlets stand for?

International Justice & Public Safety Information Sharing Network Signup and view all the answers

What are ORIs?

Originating Routing Identifiers Signup and view all the answers

Which organization maintains the National Crime Information Center (NCIC)?

FBI Signup and view all the answers

What types of information are available through Nlets?

State offender registration files, driver issuance files, vehicle registration files, and criminal history files. Signup and view all the answers

What are Administrative Messages?

Free text messages which can be addressed to agencies in other states or Canada. Signup and view all the answers

What is Hit Confirmation?

Requests and/or responses to confirm matches obtained from the stolen/wanted files. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

DCI Overview

DCI: Division of Criminal Investigation and Identification Section responsible for criminal investigations.
CIIS: Criminal Information & Identification Section focused on the management of criminal data.
SBI: State Bureau of Investigation conducts criminal investigations at the state level.

Computer Systems in DCI Network

Major systems available include:
- CIIS: Manages criminal information.
- NC Government Computerized Files: Holds various government data.
- NCIC: National Crime Information Center for sharing criminal information.
- Nlets: International Justice & Public Safety Information Sharing Network facilitating data exchange across jurisdictions.

Identifiers

TID: Terminal Identifier assigned for message routing and system access.
User ID: Unique identifier for each certified operator, constructed from the first name initial, last name (up to 15 characters), and a four-digit agency-assigned number.

SBI Files

Types of SBI Files:
- Recovered Vehicles: Law enforcement possession vehicles whose owners are unidentified or unreachable.
- Criminal Records: NC criminal records substantiated by fingerprint cards, access requires Module 2 certification.
- Concealed Handgun Permits: Status of individuals who applied for or were issued concealed handgun permits in NC.
- Sex Offender Registration: Mandatory registration for individuals convicted of specific sex offenses in NC.

NC Government Computerized Files

DMV: Department of Motor Vehicles includes:
- NC Driver Issuance/History.
- NC Vehicle Registration.
NC Wildlife Resources Commission: Manages NC Boat Registration data.
AOC: Administrative Office of the Courts maintains criminal court records for counties.
DOC: Department of Corrections provides data on probation, parole status, and related information.

NCIC

NCIC: National Crime Information Center, a federal division of the FBI.
- Maintains a national law enforcement/criminal justice computer system.
- Responsible for assigning Originating Routing Identifiers (ORIs) and maintaining various NCIC files.
NCIC Files: Includes person files, property files, and Interstate Identification Index files.

Nlets: A network assisting in the exchange of law enforcement and criminal justice information between states and Canada.
- Acts as a computer switching center, accessing information from:
  - Other states and federal agencies.
  - Canadian police information centers.
  - National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB).
Types of Info via Nlets:
- State offender registration files; driver issuance and history files; vehicle registration and criminal history files from the U.S. and Canada.
- Administrative messages and hit confirmation responses related to wanted/stolen files are also available.

Administrative Functions

Administrative Messages: Unrestricted text messages that can be directed to other states or Canadian agencies.
Hit Confirmation: Process to verify matches from stolen/wanted files, ensuring accurate tracking of criminal activities.

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Description

This quiz covers the Division of Criminal Investigation and various sections involved in criminal data management. It also examines the major computer systems used in DCI's network for information sharing and crime identification. Test your knowledge on identifiers and their functions within these systems.