207-23 Missing

Question 0

Missing persons do not include who?

Answer 0

1) persons wanted for crimes, or
2) Persons wanted on warrants, or
3) Persons 18 years old or older, who have left home voluntarily because of domestic, financial or similar reasons

• They may be considered missing if the totality of the circumstances indicate they are missing

Question 1

A Missing person is defined as a person missing from a New York City residents and what?

Answer 1

MISSING
M-Mentally or physically impaired the extent that hospitalization may be required
I-Is 65 years old or older
S-Senile retarded or disabled and not capable of self-care or clear communication
S-Suicide. indicated an intention of committing suicide
I-Involuntary. absence under circumstances indicating unaccountable or involuntary disappearance
N-Not 18. Under 18 years old
G-Gone swimming. Possible victim of drowning

Question 2

When will the UMOS conduct an initial search of the building prior to taking any other action?

Answer 2

If the missing is…

1. 65 years old or older
2. Less than 10 years old
3. Senile/disabled from a hospital/institution

Question 3

Who can be the complainant for a missing?

Answer 3

1. Member of family
2. Legal or temporary guardian
3. Board of Ed representative
4. Hospital administrator

Question 4

When is an immediate investigation and or search required for a missing?

Answer 4

I’L MIS U Swim

I- Is 65 years of age or older
L-Less than 16,children under 16y/o
M- Mentally/physically impaired to the extent that hospitalization may be required
I- Involuntary, missing under circumstances indicating unaccountable or involuntary disappearance
S- Senile,retarded or disabled and not capable of self-care or clear communication
U- Unique/unusual cases
Swim- Gone swimming, possible drowning victim

Question 5

When will you notify the precinct commander/duty captain in regards to a special category missing?

Answer 5

U SLIM

U- Unique/unusual case
S- Senile, retarded or disabled and not capable of self-care or clear communication
L- Less than 16, child under 16 y/o
I- Is 65 years of age or older
M- Mentally/physically impaired to the extent that hospitalization may be required

Question 6

Who is responsible for directing, coordinating and controlling the search for a missing person less than 10 years of age?

Answer 6

The platoon Commander.
* If the platoon Cmdr. is unavailable, then the precinct commander/duty captain will perform the job.
BUT
If the platoon commander is not immediately available then the patrol supervisor/assigned detective will perform the job pending the arrival of the platoon commander, or if he/she is unavailable the precinct commander/duty captain.