When agencies receive a foreign sex offender record in response to an NCIC inquiry, whom should they contact?

The appropriate action when agencies receive a foreign sex offender record in response to an NCIC inquiry is to contact the INTERPOL USNCB. This is because the INTERPOL US National Central Bureau (USNCB) serves as a liaison between U.S. law enforcement and international law enforcement entities.

When it comes to managing records of foreign sex offenders, the INTERPOL USNCB has the expertise and resources necessary to coordinate with international partners and ensure that proper procedures are followed. They can provide guidance on the steps to take regarding the individual in question as well as relevant legal and procedural ramifications. This specialized focus distinguishes the INTERPOL USNCB as the most competent authority in this context.

While local police departments can handle domestic cases and the FBI's Cyber Crime Unit focuses on internet-related crimes, and the criminal court system deals with legal proceedings, they do not specialize in the international aspects of sex offender registration and verification. That task clearly falls to the INTERPOL USNCB when discussing foreign records.