04-05 Missing Persons Flashcards
A missing person is considered a missing person when the following circumstances exist
a) the person has not been in contact with people who would likely be in contact with the person, or it is has been 24 hours since they have been heard from
b) the person has not been in contact with people who would likely be in contact with the person, or it is reasonable in the circumstances to fear for the persons safety because circumstances surrounding the persons disappearance
c) the person has not been in contact with people who would likely be in contact with the person, or it is has been 24 hours since they have been heard from, it seems out of character for them
d) none of the above
b) the person has not been in contact with people who would likely be in contact with the person, or it is reasonable in the circumstances to fear for the persons safety because circumstances surrounding the persons disappearance
There is discretion in submitting a missing persons report when someone is reported missing or lost to the service
True of False
False, when someone is reported as missing or lost to the service, a full missing person E-Report shall be taken in all instances and completed in accordance with Procedure
When a citizen requests information about another citizens whereabouts, they should be directed to
a) the initial reporting officer
b) the OIC
c) the divisional CIB
d) The Missing Persons Unit
b) the OIC
A qualified major case manager must lead missing persons cases in the following circumstances
a) strong possibility that they are the victim of a homicide
b) strong possibility that they are the victim of ABH, abduction or kidnapping
c) strong possibility that they are being victimized by crime
d) all of the above
d) all of the above
Who is involved in the initial risk assessment of a missing person
a) the responding officer(s)
b) supervisor
c) OIC
d) all of the above
d) all of the above
Missing persons cases where it has yet to be determined whether they have been victimized by crime and that they are unaccounted for _____ days after being reported missing, shall be deemed a major case
a) 7
b) 14
c) 30
d) 60
c) 30
One of the criteria where the Missing Persons Unit shall be notified is for missing persons between the ages of _______ and _______
a) under 5 and over 65
b) under 18 and over 65
c) between 0-12 and over 65
d) age is not a factor
c) between 0-12 and over 65
The Missing Persons Unit shall take carriage of cases involving unidentified human remains after _____ days
a) 10
b) 30
c) 20
d) 60
b) 30
The Missing Persons Act which came into effect in 2019, assists investigators in missing persons occurrences in certain circumstances to
a) obtain a court order for a person or entity to produce records that would assist in locating the missing person
b) obtain a search warrant to allow entry onto a premises to locate a missing person
c) make an urgent demand for records without judicial authorization
d) all of the above
d) all of the above
It is the duty of _________ to ensure that a list of local resources is created and maintained to assist personnel assigned to missing persons cases
a) Divisional FIO
b) Missing Persons Unit
c) Divisional OIC
d) Divisional Unit Commander
d) Divisional Unit Commander
In a level 3 missing person investigation there are _______ concerns regarding the possibility of being victimized by crime
a) some
b) zero
c) minimal
d) significant
c) minimal
In a level 2 missing person investigation there is __________ regarding the victimization by crime
a) a strong possibility
b) a debatable chance
c) a minimal possibility
d) a significant possibility
a) a strong possibility
In a level 1 missing person investigation level 3 and 2 searches have been ineffective, and this level is initiated ________
a) as a last result
b) immediately
c) in an abundance of caution
d) none of the above
b) immediately
A BOLO for a missing person is created by who
a) TPOC
b) The OIC
c) Missing Persons Unit
d) Records Management
d) Records Management
An Amber Alert shall be initiated when the following guidelines are met:
a) child under the age of 16 has been abducted, they believe they are danger, there is descriptive info for the child/abductor/vehicle
b) child under the age of 18 has been abducted, they believe they are danger, there is descriptive info for the child/abductor/vehicle
c) child under the age of 18 has been abducted, they believe they are danger, there is descriptive info for the child
d) child under the age of 18 has been abducted, they believe they are danger, there is descriptive info for a vehicle
b) child under the age of 18 has been abducted, they believe they are danger, there is descriptive info for the child/abductor/vehicle
No member shall dissuade or refuse to accept a call in any instance when a dispatcher from Communications needs to transfer a call, including those from out of town who are trying to file a missing persons report
True or False
True
If a missing person under the age of ____ and circumstances warrant, a police officer shall advise the parent or guardian they may apply to a JP for a Child Apprehension Warrant
a) 12
b) 16
c) 18
d) 10
b) 16
If a missing persons occurrence reportee is situated outside Toronto, the missing person is not a resident of Toronto, and the area the person went missing from is known, who is responsible for the initial report and response
a) The Division the Missing Person was last known to be
b) Prime
c) Division as decided by TPOC
d) none of the above
a) The Division the Missing Person was last known to be
If a missing persons occurrence reportee is situated outside Toronto, the missing person is not a resident of Toronto, and the area the person went missing from is unknown, who is responsible for the determining the initial report and response
a) The Duty Officer
b) Missing Persons Unit
c) TPOC
d) any of the above
c) TPOC
For international missing persons investigations, any case that is Interational in nature where there is an immediate concern for public safety, or high risk travelling, officer shall notify
a) the CBSA
b) the RCMP
c) TPOC
d) Intell Services - Security Section
d) Intell Services - Security Section
For a level 3 search, a police officer, utilizing a trauma-informed approach, needs to first interview____________
a) the spouse/partner of the missing person
b) the parents of the missing person
c) the last person to see the missing person
d) the close friends of the missing person
c) the last person to see the missing person
When creating a missing persons report, the reporting officer should call ________ to create the e-report and have it immediately entered on CPIC
a) TPOC
b) A.R.U at the Division
c) Prime Unit
d) Records Management
d) Records Management
In a level 3 search, a ______ metre radius search of the place last seen or last known location should be completed
a) 200m
b) 300m
c) 400m
d) 500m
b) 300m
In a level 2 search, DNA evidence should be collected as soon as practicable. Absent exceptional circumstances, DNA should be collected within ____ hours, and in any event with ____ days if the missing person is not located
a) 12 hours, 7 days
b) 24 hours, 7 days
c) 48 hours, 30 days
d) 24 hours, 30 days
c) 48 hours, 30 days
In a level 1 search the dental form should be completed as soon as practicable in all instances, and within ____ days if the missing person is not located
a) 7
b) 30
c) 10
d) 14
b) 30
During a Level 1 search, EM&PO has overall responsibility for the search and the investigation
True of FALSE
False, EM&PO provides search management support. The overall responsibility for the search and the investigation remains with the Division
In a Level 1 Search, the Duty Inspector is responsible for
a) ensuring sufficient resources are made available, advised the applicable Deputy Chief is advised
b) ensuring sufficient resources are made available, and advise the applicable Chief is advised
c) ensuring sufficient resources are made available, and advise the Chiefs Officer
a) ensuring sufficient resources are made available, and that the applicable Deputy Chief is advised
The Search Manager is responsible for co-ordinating the search o f the missing person
True or False
True
For all level searches, upon receiving information that they have been located shall
a) attend the location to confirm the information
b) ensure the missing person is safe
c) verify the information (by phone is sufficient)
d) both a and b
d) both a and b
It is acceptable for the reportee to be advised of the location of an adult missing person without their approval
True or False
False, DO NOT disclose the location of an adult missing person without their approval
A missing person can refuse to take part in a return interview
True or False
True, if the individual chooses not to participate in the return interview, record this information in the original report
Whos responsibility upon confirmation that a missing person has been located is it to ensure postings are removed from the MCSC-Child Search Network
a) Duty Officer
b) TPOC
c) Missing Person Co-Ordinator
d) Original Assigned Investigator
c) Missing Person Co-Ordinator
A parental abduction means the unlawful removal of a child by a parent, guardian, or any other person having lawful care or charge of a person under the age of ___
a) 10
b) 12
c) 16
d) 14
d) 14
Which of the following IS NOT a trauma-informed approach in interviews
a) building rapport
b) giving the interviewee a sense of control
c) making sure no question is left unanswered
d) choosing questions carefully
e) sensitivity to differences, and what you are bringing to the table
c) making sure no question is left unanswered
An amber Alert will be valid for
a) 12 hours
b) 6 hours
c) 5 hours
d) 24 hours
c) 5 hours
Upon being advised that there is a missing person under 16 years old, the OIC shall ensure the school principal is contacted as soon as practicable
True or False
True
