When your agency receives a message from NCIC, what does it indicate about the record identified?

When your agency receives a message from the National Crime Information Center (NCIC), it indicates that the record identified is still valid. This means that the information contained within the record remains in effect and has not been canceled or altered to a point where it is deemed invalid. The record may contain critical data pertinent to investigations or other law enforcement activities, and its validity ensures that the details can be relied upon for decision-making and operational purposes.

In the context of NCIC communications, if a record were canceled, the agency would receive a different type of notification indicating that the record is no longer active. Similarly, if a record were under review or updated, those situations would also typically be communicated through specific messages that would not imply the record's ongoing validity. Thus, receiving a message about the record confirms its continued importance and relevance in ongoing law enforcement efforts.