What does a QWA inquiry in NCIC check for?

The QWA inquiry in NCIC, which stands for "Query for Wanted Persons," is designed to check for and retrieve information related to all individuals who are subjects of warrants issued in the system. This includes individuals with active warrants for various offenses, effectively encompassing a broad range of files pertaining to people.

This inquiry not only pertains to missing persons but extends to any individual with an active warrant, which means it captures a wider array of data than just those who are missing. Therefore, it accurately focuses on all files related to people, making the choice for all related files comprehensive in its scope. Understanding the QWA's role in accessing extensive data on active warrants helps users effectively track and manage information concerning individuals of interest within the system.