Unusual Circumstances

The restrictions listed above have been adopted for APBDs.  Recognizing that there may be circumstances where the seriousness of the situation overrides the normal policy prohibitions, the restrictions may be waived under the following conditions:

•      A user has information that is pertinent to a criminal investigation that is of interest to all states and cannot be entered into NCIC.

•      A user has information regarding kidnapping, skyjacking or other serious criminal acts.  Keep messages as brief as possible.

•    A user has information on a wanted person that cannot be entered into NCIC but is of interest to all states.