320.11: Missing persons, Amber alert, etc Flashcards
What notification system does NPD use?
Code Red or Smart 911
Who is responsible for complying with missing children info?
Juvenile Detective Unit
Is there a formal waiting period for the PD to accept a missing persons report?
no
How may a missing person be entered into NCIC?
- Disability
- Endangered
- Involuntary
- Catastrophic victim
- Juvenile
- Other
What does “Disability “ mean in determining a missing person status?
person of any age who is missing and is under proven physical/mental disability or is senile, thereby subjecting themselves or other personnel to danger
What does “Endangered “ mean in determining a missing person status?
a person of any age who is missing under circumstances indicating their physical safety may be in danger
What does “Involuntary “ mean in determining a missing person status?
person of any age who is missing under circumstances indicating that the disappearance may not have been voluntary (abduction/kidnapping)
What does “catastrophic victim “ mean in determining a missing person status?
a person of any age who is missing after a catastrophe
What does “juvenile “ mean in determining a missing person status?
a person who is missing and is under the age of 18 and does not meet any other criteria
What does “Other” mean in determining a missing person status?
a person who is missing who is at least 18 and under the age of 21 who does not meet any other criteria
In order to enter a person who is over the age of 21 as a missing person, what must the agency have?
documentation in its possession supporting the stated condition for which they are entered
Who can provide documentation to support a missing person status?
responsible person such as a parent, guardian, next of kin, physician, possibly a neighbor or friend in unusual circumstances
Which status does not require written documentation?
Catastrophic victim
What information should be included in an ongoing missing persons investigation?
notification to NCMEC
dental records and fingerprints if available
contact hospitals and ME’s for matching patients/bodoes
who can decide to notify the media in missing persons cases?
chief or designee as well as the family
According to this policy, what is a “search?”
any systematic planned method or technique designed to conduct a thorough check of a building, residence, field, woods, vehicles, bodies of water, or elsewhere
According to this policy, what is a “rescue?”
Use of personnel, equipment and other available resources during emergencies which aid and assist in the preservation of life
Who is in charge of all search and rescue missions?
OIC
what does ACIM stand for?
A Child is Missing
WHo does ACIM assist in the search for?
missing children, elderly or disabled persons
How many calls can ACIM generate?
over 1000 calls in less than 5 minutes
Generally speaking, who does ACIM usually search for?
children under 12 years old
What are some circumstances where they will assist in the search for someone over 12 years old?
- first time missing teenager, especially of foul play is suspected.
- elderly (especially w/ Alzheimer)
- people with disabilities
What is issued in abduction cases?
Amber alert
