What happens if a user receives a Canadian record in response to an inquiry?

When a user receives a Canadian record in response to an inquiry, the appropriate course of action is to understand that an arrest cannot be executed solely on that basis. This is because records from foreign jurisdictions, such as Canada, do not meet the evidentiary standards required for an arrest in the United States. U.S. law enforcement operates under specific legal frameworks that require credible and admissible evidence within its own jurisdiction. Therefore, while a Canadian record might provide valuable context or information, it lacks the necessary legal footing to justify an arrest on its own.

In practice, this means that any actions taken based on a Canadian record would still require a thorough investigation and corroborating evidence from U.S. sources to justify any arrest or legal action. This avoids the risk of enforcing an arrest without sufficient legal backing, which is crucial for upholding civil rights and lawful enforcement procedures. The information from foreign records can be part of a larger case but cannot independently warrant an arrest in the U.S.