Can a record for an unidentified skeleton be entered into TCIC/NCIC?

Entering a record for an unidentified skeleton into TCIC/NCIC is indeed permissible. The purpose of these systems is to assist law enforcement in sharing critical information across jurisdictions, and unidentified remains represent a significant investigation challenge.

The entry of such records helps various agencies to cross-reference and identify possible matches with missing persons reports. This practice can provide additional leads and support ongoing investigations. The system allows for the input of descriptions and pertinent details about the skeletal remains even while identity is still unknown, facilitating the search for the decedent’s identity.

By providing a mechanism for sharing information on unidentified remains, it increases the chances of recognition by someone who may know the missing person or assist with forensic identification in the future. Thus, entering skeleton records into TCIC/NCIC is a fundamental component of the process aimed at resolving unidentified cases.