Which information is essential in a fugitive case file to support a successful search?

• A. Date of birth and social security number.
• B. Identity, last known location, aliases, known associates, travel patterns, and intelligence.
• C. A photo from social media and a random street address.
• D. Travel itinerary without identity data.

Answer: (B)

In fugitive casework, you need a profile that not only identifies who you’re pursuing but also shows where they’ve been and where they’re likely to go next. The most useful information combines identity with context that guides the search and timing. That means including identity to confirm who it is, last known location to define where to start looking, aliases to uncover records or contacts that might be used to hide or move under different names, known associates to map networks and potential safe havens, travel patterns to predict routes and timeframes, and intelligence that ties together tips, prior encounters, financial activity, or communications. Together, this full set creates an actionable picture you can use to plan searches, allocate resources, and increase the chances of locating the fugitive.

Relying only on birth date and a social security number gives verified identity but nothing about where to search or how the person moves. A photo from social media plus a random street address might help with recognition or a single residence, but it doesn’t reveal movement patterns or networks that drive effective search strategies. Travel itinerary without identity data removes the ability to link movements to the correct person, which can lead to misdirected efforts and ineffective pursuit.