What is an ORI?

What is an ORI?

• A. A five-digit numeric code used for internal budgeting
• B. A standard field number in case files
• C. A nine-digit alphanumeric identifier assigned by the FBI to a specific agency
• D. A code for officer identification at scenes

Answer: (C)

An ORI is the Originating Agency Identifier, a nine-character alphanumeric code assigned by the FBI to a specific law enforcement agency for use in criminal justice information systems. It ensures that data, reports, and electronic transmissions can be correctly attributed to the originating agency, supporting accountability and proper routing of information across agencies. It is not related to internal budgeting codes, standard case-file fields, or officer identification codes used at scenes.

An ORI is the Originating Agency Identifier, a nine-character alphanumeric code assigned by the FBI to a specific law enforcement agency for use in criminal justice information systems. It ensures that data, reports, and electronic transmissions can be correctly attributed to the originating agency, supporting accountability and proper routing of information across agencies. It is not related to internal budgeting codes, standard case-file fields, or officer identification codes used at scenes.