My understanding is that whatever appears on the NCIC is what local law enforcement officials reported to the FBI. With that being said, the official state police agency where you were arrested
may or may not have reported any info concerning arrests to the Feds.
My advice is get the NCIC report and follow up with the appropiate state police agency. For me, it would be FDLE...Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
I will say this, when I did call FDLE, I was referred to the Feds for the NCIC.
Boy was I glad.
Looks like I'll enjoy a flying career after all.
However, if you have anything on your record, like I did (bad check conviction) it can be a very humbling experience.
atp