What is the retention period for a recovering agency in NCIC?

The retention period for a recovering agency in the NCIC is set to continue indefinitely until the record is cleared by the originating agency. This means that once a recovery record is created in the NCIC system, it remains active and accessible for potential investigative purposes until the originating agency takes the specific action to clear or update the record. This ensures that law enforcement can retain important data for ongoing investigations or follow-up actions, accommodating situations where further developments might arise.

Other options suggest fixed time limits or conditions that do not align with the NCIC protocols regarding retention. The indefinite retention policy allows law enforcement agencies to maintain a comprehensive database that supports continuous efforts to locate and recover stolen property or missing persons until there is a definitive resolution.