During a license check, a hit is reported. What is the standard action you should take?

• A. Release immediately
• B. Notify a supervisor only
• C. Ignore and proceed
• D. Detain or begin further investigation per policy

Answer: (D)

A hit on a license check signals a potential issue that requires immediate action to verify safety and compliance. The standard action is to detain or begin further investigation per policy, because you must pause the encounter, confirm the alert, and follow your agency’s procedures for warrants, restrictions, or additional checks. Releasing immediately would bypass due process and could put you or the public at risk, and simply ignoring the hit isn’t appropriate. Following policy may include notifying a supervisor as part of the process, but the core step is to detain or initiate the appropriate investigative actions.