After stolen property is recovered, what must the agency do concerning the DCIN/NCIC files?

When stolen property is recovered, the appropriate action is to remove the record from the DCIN/NCIC files. This is essential because these databases are designed to keep track of stolen items, and once an item is found and returned to its rightful owner, it is no longer considered stolen. By removing the record, law enforcement agencies ensure the accuracy of the information in the databases, which helps prevent confusion and misidentification during future investigations or encounters.

Updating the files, reclassifying the property, or marking the record for follow-up are not the correct procedures in this context as they do not address the necessity of eliminating records of property that has been recovered and no longer poses a concern. Therefore, the action of removing the record is crucial for maintaining the integrity and utility of law enforcement information systems.