PNC Checks - S.M.U.R.F.

Question 1

What is the code for Confidential in PNC Checks?

Answer 1

Always Code 12 – Confidential

Question 2

What essential details must be provided when requesting a PNC Check?

Answer 2

1) Shoulder number

2) Where you are: Location

3)Person details: Full name, DOB (Date of Birth), and POB (Place of Birth) or

4)Vehicle details: VRM, colour, make, and model

Question 3

Before requesting a PNC Check, what details must be obtained from the person?

Answer 3

Full name, DOB (Date of Birth) & POB (Place of Birth)

Question 4

Before requesting a PNC Check for a vehicle, what details should you have?

Answer 4

Vehicle VRM, colour, make & model

Question 5

What is the mnemonic to help remember the reason codes for a PNC Check?

Answer 5

S.M.U.R.F

S- Stopped
M - Moving
U - Unattended
R - RTC
F - File

Question 6

Decode the acronym S.M.U.R.F used for PNC Check reasons.

Answer 6

Stopped, Moving, Unattended, RTC (Road Traffic Collision), File

Question 7

When passing details during a PNC Check, how should you convey the information?

Answer 7

Pass and spell everything phonetically.

Question 8

What is the PNC Reason Code for “Stopped”?

Answer 8

1

Question 9

What is the PNC Reason Code for “Moving”?

Answer 9

2

Question 10

What is the PNC Reason Code for “Unattended”?

Answer 10

3

Question 11

What is the PNC Reason Code for “Road Traffic Collision”?

Answer 11

4

Question 12

What is the PNC Reason Code for “ FIle”?

Answer 12

5

Question 13

What is the Comms Call sign for East Devon Control?

Answer 13

Echo Victor

Question 14

What process should you follow when making a PNC request?

Answer 14

1) Comms Call Sign
2) Person/Vehicle PNC check
3) Provide force number, location and PNC reason Code
4) Name, D.O.B, VRM etc.