320.11: Missing persons, Amber alert, etc

Question 1

What notification system does NPD use?

Answer 1

Code Red or Smart 911

Question 2

Who is responsible for complying with missing children info?

Answer 2

Juvenile Detective Unit

Question 3

Is there a formal waiting period for the PD to accept a missing persons report?

Answer 3

no

Question 4

How may a missing person be entered into NCIC?

Answer 4

1. Disability
2. Endangered
3. Involuntary
4. Catastrophic victim
5. Juvenile
6. Other

Question 5

What does “Disability “ mean in determining a missing person status?

Answer 5

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

Question 6

What does “Endangered “ mean in determining a missing person status?

Answer 6

a person of any age who is missing under circumstances indicating their physical safety may be in danger

Question 7

What does “Involuntary “ mean in determining a missing person status?

Answer 7

person of any age who is missing under circumstances indicating that the disappearance may not have been voluntary (abduction/kidnapping)

Question 8

What does “catastrophic victim “ mean in determining a missing person status?

Answer 8

a person of any age who is missing after a catastrophe

Question 9

What does “juvenile “ mean in determining a missing person status?

Answer 9

a person who is missing and is under the age of 18 and does not meet any other criteria

Question 10

What does “Other” mean in determining a missing person status?

Answer 10

a person who is missing who is at least 18 and under the age of 21 who does not meet any other criteria

Question 11

In order to enter a person who is over the age of 21 as a missing person, what must the agency have?

Answer 11

documentation in its possession supporting the stated condition for which they are entered

Question 12

Who can provide documentation to support a missing person status?

Answer 12

responsible person such as a parent, guardian, next of kin, physician, possibly a neighbor or friend in unusual circumstances

Question 13

Which status does not require written documentation?

Answer 13

Catastrophic victim

Question 14

What information should be included in an ongoing missing persons investigation?

Answer 14

notification to NCMEC
dental records and fingerprints if available
contact hospitals and ME’s for matching patients/bodoes

Question 15

who can decide to notify the media in missing persons cases?

Answer 15

chief or designee as well as the family

Question 16

According to this policy, what is a “search?”

Answer 16

any systematic planned method or technique designed to conduct a thorough check of a building, residence, field, woods, vehicles, bodies of water, or elsewhere

Question 17

According to this policy, what is a “rescue?”

Answer 17

Use of personnel, equipment and other available resources during emergencies which aid and assist in the preservation of life

Question 18

Who is in charge of all search and rescue missions?

Answer 18

OIC

Question 19

what does ACIM stand for?

Answer 19

A Child is Missing

Question 20

WHo does ACIM assist in the search for?

Answer 20

missing children, elderly or disabled persons

Question 21

How many calls can ACIM generate?

Answer 21

over 1000 calls in less than 5 minutes

Question 22

Generally speaking, who does ACIM usually search for?

Answer 22

children under 12 years old

Question 23

What are some circumstances where they will assist in the search for someone over 12 years old?

Answer 23

• first time missing teenager, especially of foul play is suspected.
• elderly (especially w/ Alzheimer)
• people with disabilities

Question 24

What is issued in abduction cases?

Answer 24

Amber alert

Question 25

When is an Amber Alert issued?

Answer 25

• where officer believes a child (someone 17 years of age or younger) has been abducted
• Officer believes the child is in danger of SBI or death

Question 26

Can older children be considered for amber alerts?

Answer 26

yes, if special factors warrant

Question 27

Is the Amber Alert usually issued for runaways or parental abductions?

Answer 27

no, unless there is reason to believe their life is in danger

Question 28

Who is contacted in order to make an Amber Alert?

Answer 28

RISP

Question 29

Who ultimately determines if an Amber Alert is issued?

Answer 29

RISP

Question 30

Who is notified if an Amber Alert is issued?

Answer 30

Chief

Captain of Patrol

Question 31

Where are Amber Alerts operated out of?

Answer 31

EOC or RIEMA

Question 32

What is a senior citizen?

Answer 32

60 years of age or older

Question 33

What is needed to issue sMissing Senior Citizen alert?

Answer 33

• senior citizen with an impaired mental condition is missing
• LE believe the persons health is at risk
• the impaired condition is documented (can be verbal initially, but written documentation is needed later)
• the missing person lives in RI or was traveling in RI at the time they went missing
• enough descriptive info is needed

Question 34

Who issues a Missing Senior Citizen alert?

Answer 34

RISP

Question 35

What is a Blue Alert?

Answer 35

program meant to speed the apprehension of violent criminals who kill or seriously injure local, state or federal LEO’s

Question 36

What are some circumstances where a blue alert can be issued?

Answer 36

• LEO is killed or seriously injured in the line of duty
• LEO is missing in connection with official duties
• imminent or credible threat to cause death or SBI of LEO is received