Ch. 8 Missing Children Flashcards
Who is responsible for developing statewide policies and training for missing persons
Colonel of the state police
When someone calls in a missing person, what information about the caller should you obtain?
Name, address, and relationship between collar and missing person
If the person being reported missing is 18 or over what should the caller be instructed to do?
Come to the station ASAP. if that’s not possible an officer should be dispatched to obtain a report
What law creates a silver alert community response system
6A/18L
The silver alert, community response system informs, public safety departments and private safety departments when an adult with a serious ________ is reported missing
Memory impairment
After gathering the necessary information in emergency missing persons cases what three things should dispatch do
1.Broadcast info to everyone on duty
2. Enter into LEAPS/CJIS
3. Record NCIC, LEAPS, and original case agency OCA numbers in missing persons report
What case numbers should be included in the missing persons report (3)
NCIC
LEAPS
Original case agency (OCA)
DCF, DYS,DPH and DMH must report a missing child under its custody to the
Central register
When police receive a missing child report section 4 duty states
Undertake to locate the missing child
When Police take a missing child report section 9 duty includes
Notify last known public or private school
Caused to be entered into CJS/NCIC the relevant information for missing children is part of what section duty
4
Police agencies must enter information into CJS/NCIC missing person file for any missing person under the age of
21
Cases involving missing person should be assigned by the _____if no unit or officer is regularly assigned to such duty
Chief or OIC
When a child is reported missing, who should be notified, regardless of who is assigned to investigate
Juvenile officer
In the case of a missing child, a check should be made of the
Last place a child was reportedly seen
When should a photo of a missing person be obtained
Always if available
Should you obtain written permission from a family before releasing disseminating information on the missing person?
Yes
In the case of a missing child should parental consent to search the house be obtained
Yes
In cases of apparent stranger abduction, who should you notify
FBI
What is the second phase of the investigation of a missing person case?
The intensive investigation
What is the first phase of a missing person case?
Preliminary investigation
In all cases of a missing person, regardless of age, the investigating officers should obtain from the parent legal guardian or reporting party three things
Written authorization for release of medical and dental records
Copy of medical/dental records
Copy of missing person fingerprints
What two agencies may be notified in a case in which their resources may be be helpful
District attorneys office and state police
If the investigating officer determines that aid of an outside agency will be helpful how should that request be made?
Officer should request the services after consultation with the OIC
