Vehicle Information in a POIF Record

Mere knowledge or verification with the appropriate department of motor vehicles that a vehicle and/or license plate is registered to the respondent does not meet the criteria for entry as a part of the record. A vehicle or license plate should only be entered when the agency knows the vehicle is actually under the control of the respondent.

In instances where the vehicle or license plate in a POIF entry has been stolen a notation that the vehicle or license plate is stolen should be placed in the REMARKS Field. A separate entry of the stolen vehicle, felony vehicle, or license plate should be made in the stolen vehicle or license plate file by the agency possessing the theft report or handling the investigation. The POIF record and stolen vehicle record should be cross-referenced in the REMARKS Field.