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What does DCI stand for?
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)
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What does TID stand for?
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What is a Terminal Identifier (TID)?
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What is the User ID?
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What information does the SBI files include?
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What are Recovered Vehicles?
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What are Criminal Records?
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What does Concealed Handguns Permit provide?
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What is the purpose of Sex Offender Registration?
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What does AOC stand for in NC Government documents?
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What does DOC stand for?
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What is NCIC?
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What does Nlets stand for?
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What are ORIs?
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Which organization maintains the National Crime Information Center (NCIC)?
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What types of information are available through Nlets?
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What are Administrative Messages?
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What is Hit Confirmation?
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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
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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
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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
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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.
Information Sharing Networks
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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).
- Acts as a computer switching center, accessing information from:
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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.
