A TCIC/NCIC hit alone is not sufficient for what action?

A TCIC/NCIC hit serves as an alert indicating that there is a match in the system for a person, vehicle, or property in connection with a crime or law enforcement issue. However, this hit alone does not provide sufficient evidence to justify an arrest or the seizure of property. To make an arrest or seize property, law enforcement officers must have probable cause based on additional corroborative information or evidence.

While a hit can be an important tool in law enforcement for communication, investigation initiation, or confirming an identity, the act of arresting someone or seizing property requires a legal framework supported by more than just a system alert. This ensures that individuals' rights are upheld and that law enforcement actions are based on solid evidence rather than solely on a database hit.