Radio Procedures/NCIC

Question 0

When starting a transmission, what is the first thing to remember?

Answer 0

Always wait until the air is clear before speaking

Question 1

What are the ABC’s of radio transmissions?

Answer 1

Accuracy, Brevity & Clarity

Question 2

When someone calls 10-33, what should other, non-involved officers do?

Answer 2

Clear the air/radio traffic

Question 3

What is the necessary information when calling out traffic stops?

Answer 3

Location
License plate number
Vehicle color
Make and model (if known)
Number of occupants
Other unique identifiers (damage, camper shells, etc)

Question 4

What does “CYMBALS” stand for?

Answer 4

C = color
Y = year
M = model
B = body
A = additional
L = license
S = state of the plate

Question 5

What does NCIC stand for?

Answer 5

National Crime Information Center

Question 6

What does NMLETS stand for?

Answer 6

New Mexico Law Enforcement Telecommunications Systems

Question 7

Who is in charge of managing NCIC?

Answer 7

FBI

Question 8

Where is the NCIC terminal located for the state of New Mexico?

Answer 8

Santa Fe

Question 9

How many different files are contained in NCIC?

Answer 9

24

Question 10

What is III (triple i) only used for and who can use it?

Answer 10

Only used by criminal justice personnel for criminal justice purposes

Question 11

How long does the “originating agency” of an NCIC file have to respond for a confirmation request?

Answer 11

Originating agency has 10 minutes to respond with confirmation.

Question 12

Is an NCIC “hit” enough to make an arrest?

Answer 12

No, confirmation is needed from the originating agency

Question 13

For driver’s license inquiries, what information is required? (Minimum information required)

Answer 13

Name and DOB