When is an "urgent" hit confirmation request sent?

An "urgent" hit confirmation request is sent in scenarios where immediate law enforcement action is necessary to ensure safety or compliance with the law. In the context of a routine traffic stop revealing a warrant for the driver, this situation necessitates prompt verification of the warrant to determine if the officer should take further actions, such as making an arrest. The urgency arises from the immediate risk to public safety and the need for law enforcement to proceed with caution.

The other scenarios do not inherently carry the same immediate need for action that would classify them as "urgent." For example, while a background check may involve checking warrants, it does not typically require an immediate response in the same way. Similarly, a vehicle reported as stolen or a suspicious package found may involve investigative procedures but do not necessarily lead directly to an urgent request for confirmation like an active encounter with a suspect does. Thus, the situation involving a routine traffic stop revealing a warrant stands out as the most critical and time-sensitive, justifying the urgent hit confirmation request.