How to Obtain NCIC Certification
The FBI's National Crime Information Center, or NCIC, contains more than 15 million records related to criminal activities in the U.S. Data covers 19 different areas, including stolen property, fugitives, registered sex offenders, missing persons and other criminal activity. Only official American criminal justice agencies have access to the NCIC database. Even within these organizations, users can access NCIC files necessary for an official task only. For example, police dispatch and communication officers often access the NCIC. Various passwords and alarms prevent unauthorized access. To obtain NCIC certification, you must work for registered legal agency and take a training course.
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Instructions
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Visit your state police or department of criminal justice information website. Check for upcoming courses relating to NCIC certification. Call the switchboard and ask for training and certification information.
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Ask your line manager or chief officer if you can complete NCIC certification. Your boss should inform you whether you're eligible and if so where to apply for the course.
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Read through all of the requirements for obtaining NCIC certification available from your local law department or your manager. You may need to complete a series of forms requesting some personal details.
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Print or request any authorization documents required for the NCIC certification. For example, the Alabama Criminal Justice Information Center requires a document signed by the chief officer from your current criminal justice agency acknowledging your role in the organization.
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Attend the course as set out by your local law agency. The course may last around three full days, as is the case with the course at the Utah Department of Public Safety.
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Tips & Warnings
You may need additional qualifications or be required by some states to attend related courses to gain full NCIC certification.
Only take NCIC courses from official state legal agencies. Other courses may not offer recognized certification.
