Who is responsible for placing a locate on an IDACS/NCIC wanted entry?

The correct choice is tied to the responsibilities surrounding the management of wanted entries in the IDACS/NCIC system. The recovering agency, which is the entity that successfully locates or apprehends the individual associated with a wanted entry, holds the responsibility for placing a locate on that entry. This is crucial because the purpose of a locate is to update the system with new information regarding the status of the wanted person based on the recovery efforts of that agency.

This process allows for efficient communication among law enforcement agencies by ensuring that the status of wanted individuals is current and accessible. While the agency that entered the record might initially create the wanted entry, the responsibility for maintaining and updating the status falls to the agency taking action on the recovery.

In contrast, the agency that requested the record does not have the ownership or the responsibility for placing locates, as their role typically revolves around seeking information rather than reporting updates. Similarly, the state police department, while often involved in overseeing and coordinating statewide law enforcement efforts, does not inherently carry the responsibility for each individual wanted entry unless it specifically pertains to a case they are managing directly. Thus, the emphasis on the recovering agency properly encapsulates the operational workflow of the IDACS/NCIC system regarding wanted entries.