Legacy Text Examples - Hit Confirmation Transactions (YQ/YR)
Legacy (DEPRECATED)
Hit Confirmation Legacy Specifications
This section provides Legacy formats and examples for Hit Confirmation queries and responses (YQ/YR).
The format for a YQ message is described below. Optional fields have been noted.
Note that NCIC formats for data fields are used whenever possible.
Query Formats
Entry
# Char.
Explanation
YQ.
2
Message type followed by a period.
Message Header
10-62
Standard input message header, may include
control field and up to three 9 character ORIs.
TXT
3
Fixed filed prefix to beginning of message.
CR,LF,DEL
3
Control characters (optional).
RTY/
4
Prefix to identify request type.
Request type
2
Request type:
- SV = stolen/felony vehicle
- WP = wanted person
- PO = protection order
- MP = missing person
- SL = stolen license plate
- SG = stolen gun
- SA = stolen article
- SS = stolen security
- SB = stolen boat
- SP = stolen part
followed by a period.
RNO/
4
Prefix to identify request number.
Request Number
1
Must be 1, 2 or 3 followed by a period.
PRI/
4
Prefix to identify priority.
Priority destination
1
Must be U (urgent) or R (routine) followed by a
period.
OCA/
4
Prefix to identify case number.
Case number
20
Agency case number followed by a period.
NIC/
4
Prefix to identify NCIC number.
NIC#
10
NCIC number followed by a period (insert "NONE"
in this field if YQ is going to Canada).
AND ONE OF THE SETS OF DATA ELEMENTS BELOW:
LIC/
4
Prefix to identify license plate.
License number
1-10
License number followed by a period.
LIS/
4
Prefix to identify license state (only valid on
Request type SL).
License state
2
License state followed by a period.
LIY/ (optional)
4
Prefix to identify license year (only valid on
Request type SL).
License year
2-4
License year followed by a period; 2 or 4 numeric
digits designating year of current license
followed by a period.
LIT/ (optional)
4
Prefix to identify license type (only valid on
Request type SL).
License type
2
License type; 2 character designating type of
license followed by a period.
AND/OR
VIN/
4
Prefix to identify VIN.
Vehicle ID #
1-20
Vehicle ID # followed by a period.
VYR/ (optional)
4
Prefix to identify vehicle year.
Vehicle year
2-4
Vehicle year followed by a period.
VMA/ (optional)
4
Prefix to identify vehicle make.
Vehicle make
2-4
Vehicle make followed by a period (optional).
OR
NAM/
4
Prefix to identify Name.
Name
Max.30
Name (last name, first name middle) followed by a
period.
DOB/
4
Prefix to identify date of birth.
Date of birth
6-8
mmddyy or ccyymmdd followed by a period.
SEX/ (optional)
4
Prefix to identify sex.
Sex
1
Sex followed by a period.
WNO/ (optional)
4
Prefix to identify warrant number.
Warrant Number
20
Warrant number followed by a period.
CTI/ (optional)
4
Prefix to identify Court ORI.
Court ORI Number
9
Court ORI number followed by a period.
OR
SER/
4
Prefix to identify Serial #.
Serial #
20
Gun serial number followed by a period.
CAL/
4
Prefix to identify caliber.
Caliber
4
Gun caliber followed by a period.
MAK/
4
Prefix to identify gun make.
Make
23
Gun make followed by a period.
MOD/ (optional)
4
Prefix to identify gun model.
Gun model
20
Gun Model followed by a period.
OR
TYP/
4
Prefix to identify Article type.
Article type
7
Article type followed by a period.
SER/
4
Prefix to identify Serial number.
Serial number
20
Serial number followed by a period.
BRA/ (optional)
4
Prefix to identify Article brand.
Brand
6
Article brand followed by a period.
OR
TYP/
4
Prefix to identify Security type.
Security type
2
Security type followed by a period.
SER/
4
Prefix to identify serial number.
Serial number
20
Serial number followed by a period.
DEN/ (optional)
4
Prefix to identify denomination.
Denomination
9
Denomination followed by a period.
OR
REG/
4
Prefix to identify boat registration number.
Registration #
8
Boat registration number followed by a period.
OR
BHN/
4
Prefix to identify Boat hull number.
Boat hull number
18
Boat hull number followed by a period.
AND
BMA/ (optional)
4
Prefix to identify Boat make.
Boat make
24
Boat make followed by a period.
OR
SER/
4
Prefix to identify stolen part serial number.
Serial number
20
Stolen part serial number followed by a period.
BRA/ (optional)
4
Prefix to identify Brand name.
Brand name
4
Brand name followed by a period.
CAT/ (optional)
4
Prefix to identify Category.
Category
2
Category followed by a period.
AND
RNA/
4
Prefix to identify name of requester.
Requester
30
Name of requester followed by a period.
RAG/
4
Prefix to identify Requesting agency.
Requesting agency
60
Requesting agency name followed by a period.
PHO/ (optional)
4
Prefix to identify phone number.
Phone number
10
Phone number followed by a period.
EXT/ (optional)
4
Prefix to identify extension number.
Extension # model
4
Extension number followed by a period.
FAX/ (optional)
4
Prefix to identify FAX number.
FAX number
10
FAX number followed by a period.
REM/ (optional)
4
Prefix to identify Remarks field.
Remarks
=<500
Remarks field. (.) are not allowed in the remarks field.
Must be used when the confirmation status if Pending.
Response Formats
The format for a YR message is described below. Note that NCIC formats for data fields are used whenever possible. Optional fields are noted. All other fields are required.
Entry
# Char.
Explanation
YR.
2
Message type followed by a period.
Message Header
13-36
Standard input message header may include control
field.
TXT
3
Fixed filed prefix to beginning of message.
CR,LF,DEL (optional)
3
Control characters.
RTY/
4
Prefix to identify request type.
Request type
2
Request type:
- SV = stolen vehicle
- WP = wanted person
- PO = protection order
- MP = missing person
- SL = stolen license plate
- SG = stolen gun
- SA = stolen article
- SS = stolen security
- SB = stolen boat
- SP = stolen part
followed by a period.
CON/
4
Prefix to identify confirmation status number.
Confirmation status
1
Confirmation status:
- Y = Yes
- N = No
- P = In process of being confirmed
- E = Valid but awaiting a decision on
extradition
followed by a period.
HRS/
4
Prefix to identify Hours to complete confirmation.
Hours for confirmation
3
Hours to complete confirmation of record: required
when CON = "E" or "P". Followed by a period.
OCA/
4
Prefix to identify case number.
Case number
20
Agency case number followed by a period.
NIC/
4
Prefix to identify NCIC number (not required for YQs
to Canada).
NIC#
10
NCIC number followed by a period.
AND ONE OF THE SETS OF DATA ELEMENTS BELOW:
Type of Record
Description
Optional
stolen/felony vehicle
License plate (LIC/).and/or
vehicle identification number
(VIN/)
Vehicle Year (VYR/), Vehicle
Make (VMA/)
wanted person
Name (NAM/) Date of Birth
(DOB/)
Sex (SEX/)
protection order
Name (NAM/) Date of Birth
(DOB/)
Sex (SEX/)
missing person
Name (NAM/) Date of Birth
(DOB/)
Sex (SEX/)
stolen license plate
License plate (LIC/) and
License state (LIS/)
License Year (LIY/) License
Type (LIT/)
stolen gun
Serial Number(SER/), Caliber
(CAL/), Make (MAK/)
Model (MOD/)
stolen article
Type (TYP/) Serial Number
(SER/)
Brand (BRA/)
stolen security
Type (TYP/) Serial
Number (SER/)
Denomination (DEN/)
stolen boat
Registration (REG/) or Boat Hull
Number (BHN/)
Boat Make (BMA/)
stolen part
Serial Number (SER/)
Brand (BRA/), Category (CAT/)
FOLLOWED BY:
Entry
# Char.
Explanation
CNA/
4
Prefix to identify name of individual confirming the
record.
Name
Max.30
Name of Confirmer followed by a period.
CAG/
4
Prefix to identify name of confirming agency.
Confirming agency
Max.30
Name of confirming agency followed by a period.
PHO/ (optional)
4
Prefix to identify phone number of confirming
agency.
Phone number
10
Phone number of confirming agency followed by a
period.
EXT/ (optional)
4
Prefix to identify extension number.
Extension #
4
Extension # followed by a period.
FAX/ (optional)
1
Prefix to identify Fax number.
FAX number
10
Confirming agencies FAX number followed by a
period.
REM/ (optional)
4
Prefix to identify remarks field.
Remarks
=<500
Free form Remarks field.
Must be used when the confirmation status is Pending.
Hit Confirmation Legacy Examples
Example 1: Hit Confirmation query by Plate.
YQ.AZNLETS20.AZ0000000.TXT
RTY/SV.RNO/1.PRI/U.OCA/11111111.NIC/A111111111.
LIC/A111111.LIS/AZ.LIY/2012.LIT/PC.
VIN/1AAAA111111111111.VYR/2010.VMA/GMC.
RNA/NLETS_ANALYST.RAG/NLETS.PHO/8005284020.FAX/6233083501.
REM/VEHICLE WAS LOCATED ON THIS DATE AT 1234 ANY ST IN PHOENIX AT CENTRAL
APARTMENTS VEHICLE IS IN GOOD CONDITION AND HAS ALL OF ITS CHROME WHEELS AND TIRES PLEASE
CONFIRM TO PHOENIX PD
Example 2: Hit Confirmation query by VIN.
YQ.AZNLETS20.AZ0000000.TXT
RTY/SV.RNO/1.PRI/U.OCA/11-000000.NIC/A111111000.
VIN/0A1AA1AA1AA111111.VYR/2001.VMA/NISS.
RNA/NLETS_ANALYST.RAG/NLETS.PHO/8005284020.EXT/3500.
REM/WE HAVE AN OFFICER OUT WITH THIS VEHICLE AND THE DRIVER
JOHN SMITH PLEASE CONFIRM THE STATUS
Example 3: Hit Confirmation query by name and date of birth.
YQ.AZNLETS20.AZ0000000.TXT
RTY/MP.RNO/1.PRI/U.OCA/11-111111.NIC/A111111111.
NAM/SMITH, JOHN.DOB/19500101.SEX/M.
RNA/NLETS_ANALYST.RAG/NLETS.PHO/8005284020.
REM/PLEASE CONFIRM.
Example 4: Hit Confirmation query on firearm.
YQ.AZNLETS20.AZ0000000.TXT
RTY/SG.RNO/1.PRI/R.OCA/11103103.NIC/A111111111.
SER/AAA1111.CAL/22.MAK/SW.MOD/123.
RNA/NLETS_ANALYST.RAG/NLETS.PHO/8005284020.
REM/RECOVERED THIS GUN AT 2200 MAIN ST IN OUR CITY-PLEASE CONFIRM-
GUN WILL BE TAKEN TO OUR PROPERTY ROOM AT 1234 ANY ST-CAN YOU PROVIDE ANY OWNER INFO-
THANKS.
Example 5: Hit Confirmation query on article.
YQ.AZNLETS20.AZ0000000.TXT
RTY/SA.RNO/1.PRI/R.OCA/11000111.NIC/A111110000.
TYP/RTELEVI.SER/111111111.BRA/INSIGN.
RNA/NLETS_ANALYST.RAG/NLETS.
REM/48 INCH FLAT SCREEN TV
Example 6: Hit Confirmation query on security.
YQ.AZNLETS20.AZNLETS19.TXT
RTY/SS.RNO/1.PRI/R.OCA/10000000000.NIC/A111110000.
TYP/AB.SER/110011001100.DEN/123456789.
RNA/NLETS_ANALYST.RAG/NLETS.PHO/8005284020.
REM/PLS CONFIRM STILL STOLEN
Example 7: Hit Confirmation query on a boat by registration.
YQ.AZNLETS20.AZ0000000.TXT
RTY/SB.RNO/1.PRI/R.OCA/10000000000.NIC/A111110000.
REG/12345678.
RNA/NLETS_ANALYST.RAG/NLETS.PHO/8005284020.
REM/PLS CONFIRM BOAT IS STILL STOLEN
Example 8: Hit Confirmation query on a boat by boat hull number.
YQ.AZNLETS20.AZ0000000.TXT
RTY/SB.RNO/1.PRI/R.OCA/10000000000.NIC/A111110000.
BHN/AAAA1111A111.BMA/SER.
RNA/NLETS_ANALYST.RAG/NLETS.PHO/8005284020.FAX/6233083501.
REM/THIS BOAT WAS RECOVERED BY OUR DEPT ON 1/01/2001 PLS
CONFIRM STILL STOLEN
Example 9: Hit Confirmation query on vehicle part.
YQ.AZNLETS20.AZ0000000.TXT
RTY/SP.RNO/1.PRI/R.OCA/111111.NIC/X111111111.
SER/XX0XX0000XX000000.BRA/ACUR.CAT/TN.
RNA/NLETS_ANALYST.RAG/NLETS.PHO/8005284020.
REM/WE ARE OUT WITH THE ABOVE VEHICLE PART/PLEASE ADVISE OF
OWNER INFORMATION/RECOVERY WILL FOLLOW WHEN AVAILABLE
Example 10: Hit Confirmation response.
YR.AZ0000000
11:52 01/01/2012 54539
11:52 01/01/2012 48764 AZNLETS20
TXT
****HIT CONFIRMATION RESPONSE****
THE RECORD BELOW:IS CONFIRMED
OCA/111A1111.NIC/A111111111.
*** WANTED PERSON ***
NAM/SMITH,JOHN. DOB/010150.SEX/M.
WARRANT VALID - PLEASE HOLD NO BAIL NO BOND WE WILL EXTRADITE
- WARRANT WAS FAXED EXTRADITION OFFICE:(480)555-1111
NAME OF CONFIRMER: T RECORD
CONFIRMING AGENCY: AZ DEPT OF CORRECTIONS
PHONE: (602)555-5151