322 - Missing Persons (2 of 2) Flashcards
Information regarding missing persons less than 18 years of age is entered into this system automatically when entered into the FCIC/NCIC system. A parent or guardian may also submit information.
Missing Endangered Persons Information Clearinghouse (MEPIC)
What investigations does MEPIC do?
MEPIC does no investigation, but will accept and maintain information on missing person’s regardless of the circumstances.
The _____ Program has been implemented, by the use of dynamic message signs, in the State of Florida to assist law enforcement agencies in the search and recovery efforts in cases of missing persons 60 years of age or older that have a clear indication of irreversible deterioration of intellectual faculties (e.g., dementia).
Florida Silver Alert
The Florida Silver Alert Program has been implemented, by the use of dynamic message signs, in the State of Florida to assist law enforcement agencies in the search and recovery efforts in cases of missing persons _____
60 years of age or older that have a clear indication of irreversible deterioration of intellectual faculties (e.g., dementia).
The Florida Silver Alert Program: An exception, under extraordinary circumstances, is a person _____ years of age who has_____ and the use of the alert program may be the only possible way to rescue the missing person.
18 to 59
irreversible deterioration of intellectual faculties
The criteria for a Silver Alert FDOT/FHP/FDLE dynamic sign activation, in addition to the above, are as follows:
a. Local law enforcement has already activated a _____ or _____ by contacting media outlets in the jurisdiction and/or surrounding jurisdictions;
b. The law enforcement agency’s investigation must conclude that the disappearance poses _____;
c. There must be a ___ and ___ to display on the Florida Department of Transportation dynamic message signs;
d. Local law enforcement must verify ____
e. Local law enforcement must have entered the missing person into_____ and _____ to other law enforcement/911 centers.
a. local or regional alert
b. a credible threat to the person’s welfare and safety
c. description of the vehicle and a tag number
d. vehicle and tag information;
e. FCIC/NCIC and issued a statewide BOLO
The _____ or his designee will activate the Silver Alert after receiving the approval of the ____.
Missing Persons Sergeant
Homicide Unit Commander
The Missing Persons Sergeant or his designee will activate the Silver Alert after receiving the approval of the Homicide Unit Commander.
a. The activation process will require local law enforcement to contact the _____
b. _____ will confirm the case facts meet the criteria for a Silver Alert activation.
MEPIC at 1-888-356-4774.
The Clearinghouse
Any questions concerning the Florida Silver Alert Plan or the implementation thereof should be directed to the _____.
Missing Persons Unit
