Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Academy (NVCJA) Practice Exam

Which systems can assist law enforcement during the investigation of a suspect?

1. FBI, NCIC, AFIS

2. NCIC, VCIN, AFIS

3. VCIN, FBI, DMV

4. AFIS, DMV, NIST

The correct answer is: NCIC, VCIN, AFIS

The correct response highlights systems that play crucial roles in law enforcement investigations. NCIC (National Crime Information Center) provides a wealth of information, including data on stolen property, missing persons, and warrants, making it vital for investigations. VCIN (Virginia Criminal Information Network) serves a similar purpose on a state level, giving access to crucial data for local law enforcement. AFIS (Automated Fingerprint Identification System) is invaluable for identifying suspects by scanning and matching fingerprints against a database, which can be a game-changer in solving cases based on physical evidence. While the other combinations also mention some important systems, they lack the complete triad of tools provided in the correct answer for effective investigation support. For example, while the FBI is a central agency for broader national investigations, its inclusion does not directly equate to immediate operational support that NCIC and VCIN provide at the state level. Similarly, DMV information can be useful but isn't a comprehensive investigative tool in the same vein as NCIC, VCIN, and AFIS collectively. This makes the selected answer the most appropriate choice for assisting law enforcement during an investigation of a suspect.