What is used to confirm a hit from a NCIC Wanted Person inquiry?

The correct response regarding confirming a hit from a NCIC (National Crime Information Center) Wanted Person inquiry is to use a hit confirmation request. This process is essential in law enforcement because it officially verifies the accuracy and legitimacy of the data received from the NCIC database before any action is taken based on that information.

When a law enforcement agency receives a notification of a potential "hit" on a wanted person, it’s crucial to confirm that the individual identified is indeed the person wanted by law enforcement. A hit confirmation request is submitted to request additional details from the NCIC, allowing the agency to validate the hit against its own records and pertinent case details.

Other options do not fulfill the specific role of confirming a hit. An incident report is generally a record of an event and does not serve as a confirmation for the specificity of a hit. A verification report may be more aligned with confirming general information but lacks the direct linkage to the NCIC's necessary protocol for hit confirmation. An arrest warrant is a legal document that authorizes law enforcement to arrest a particular person and is usually issued after a hit confirmation has taken place, not as a means to verify a hit.

This distinction emphasizes the importance of proper procedures in law enforcement communications and data verification processes.