Lost or Missing Persons Flashcards
What is a reverse-911 calling system that notifies local businesses and residences within a one-mile or more radius of a missing child or endangered adult?
A Child is Missing
Who can approve activation of “A Child is MIssing”?
CID Supervisor or Watch Commander
What is C.A.R.T. ?
Child Abduction Response Team
What team is Comprised of specially-trained personnel from local law enforcement agencies. They will respond as a team to child abduction cases when requested.
C.A.R.T. (Child Abduction Response Team)
Who can approve activation of C.A.R.T.?
CID Supervisor
What is the definition of a child per policy?
12 years of age or less.
What is the definition of a juvenile?
13 through 17 years of age
When is a child considered missing?
The child is considered lost or missing if his or her whereabouts is unknown and the disappearance is out of character.
When is a juvenile considered missing?
The juvenile is considered missing or a runaway if his or her disappearance is unexplained and the whereabouts is unknown.
When might a missing juvenile be treated as a missing child.
A juvenile runaway who possesses mental deficiencies or medical complications, and is over 12 years of age, may fall under the provisions of a lost or missing child. The watch commander shall make this determination.
What is a Missing Endangered Person?
a. A missing child (a child is defined by the State of Florida as a person younger than 18 years of age);
b. A missing adult younger than 26 years of age; or
c. A missing adult 26 years of age or older who is suspected by a law enforcement agency of being endangered or the victim of criminal activity.
When are Missing Person reports required?
a. When the missing person is a full-time resident of the City of Orlando, even if the missing person was last known to have been seen in another jurisdiction.
b. When the missing person was last seen within the city limits of Orlando regardless of the subject’s place of residency
What is the time restriction for reporting a person missing?
There are no time restrictions forreporting a person missing, but the individual making the report must sign an OPD Missing Person Affidavit.
True or False:
A missing person traveling to Orlando, whose arrival is not confirmed, shall be reported to the jurisdiction in which the subject was last seen.
TRUE.
How many units shall be dispatched to a Lost or Missing Child call?
The Communications Division shall dispatch two units to the scene: a primary unit and a backup unit to assist.
What are the Primary Officer’s responsibilities for a lost or missing child?
The primary officer shall meet with the reporter and complete an Incident Offense Report and an OPD Missing Person Affidavit/OPD Missing Child/Juvenile Checklist. The primary officer shall broadcast a local lookout, and a message shall be sent to all stations via Teletype when the child is not immediately located.
When should a Lost or Missing Child be entered into Teletype?
Immediately and, in any event, not later than two hours of receipt of the report by this Agency, as required by state law.
What information is pertinent for a Lost or Missing Child Bolo?
a. Age –the younger the child, the more concern.
b. The mental and physical condition of the child.
c. Dangers in the area such as lakes, culverts, drainage wells, etc.
d. Past history of the child’s behavior (past history of runaway, etc.).
What are the Supervisory Responsibilities for a Lost or Missing Child?
If the child is not located within 30 minutes of the arrival of the primary officer, the officer’s supervisor and the CID supervisor shall be notified. The Patrol supervisor shall respond to the scene to assume command of the operation. The CID supervisor will determine if a detective will respond and assist.
After how much time will the primary officer’s supervisor be notified about the missing child?
30 minutes.
Who shall coordinate the searching parties, secure additional units and, if needed, establish a command post for a Lost or Missing Child?
The Sector Supervisor (Sergeant).
Who should complete the Missing Persons/Code 10 Information Sheet?
The Supervisor (I think they mean Sergeant)
What happens if the missing child is not located within one hour of the arrival of the primary officer?
The sector supervisor (Sergeant) will notify the watch commander.
A missing person traveling to Orlando, whose arrival is not confirmed, shall be reported to which jurisdiction?
The jurisdiction in which the subject was last seen.
