Accuracy

The accuracy of records is an integral part of the system.  The accuracy of a record must be double-checked by a second party. Agencies lacking staff support for this verification should require the case officer to check the accuracy of the record, as the case officer carries the primary responsibility for seeking the fugitive or stolen property.

The verification of a record should include assuring all available cross-checking was made and that the data in the record matches the data in the investigative report.

Maintaining accurate files means more apprehensions and recoveries will be made.