Lost or Missing Persons

Question 1

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?

Answer 1

A Child is Missing

Question 2

Who can approve activation of “A Child is MIssing”?

Answer 2

CID Supervisor or Watch Commander

Question 3

What is C.A.R.T. ?

Answer 3

Child Abduction Response Team

Question 4

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.

Answer 4

C.A.R.T. (Child Abduction Response Team)

Question 5

Who can approve activation of C.A.R.T.?

Answer 5

CID Supervisor

Question 6

What is the definition of a child per policy?

Answer 6

12 years of age or less.

Question 7

What is the definition of a juvenile?

Answer 7

13 through 17 years of age

Question 8

When is a child considered missing?

Answer 8

The child is considered lost or missing if his or her whereabouts is unknown and the disappearance is out of character.

Question 9

When is a juvenile considered missing?

Answer 9

The juvenile is considered missing or a runaway if his or her disappearance is unexplained and the whereabouts is unknown.

Question 10

When might a missing juvenile be treated as a missing child.

Answer 10

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.

Question 11

What is a Missing Endangered Person?

Answer 11

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.

Question 12

When are Missing Person reports required?

Answer 12

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

Question 13

What is the time restriction for reporting a person missing?

Answer 13

There are no time restrictions forreporting a person missing, but the individual making the report must sign an OPD Missing Person Affidavit.

Question 14

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.

Answer 14

TRUE.

Question 15

How many units shall be dispatched to a Lost or Missing Child call?

Answer 15

The Communications Division shall dispatch two units to the scene: a primary unit and a backup unit to assist.

Question 16

What are the Primary Officer’s responsibilities for a lost or missing child?

Answer 16

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.

Question 17

When should a Lost or Missing Child be entered into Teletype?

Answer 17

Immediately and, in any event, not later than two hours of receipt of the report by this Agency, as required by state law.

Question 18

What information is pertinent for a Lost or Missing Child Bolo?

Answer 18

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.).

Question 19

What are the Supervisory Responsibilities for a Lost or Missing Child?

Answer 19

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.

Question 20

After how much time will the primary officer’s supervisor be notified about the missing child?

Answer 20

30 minutes.

Question 21

Who shall coordinate the searching parties, secure additional units and, if needed, establish a command post for a Lost or Missing Child?

Answer 21

The Sector Supervisor (Sergeant).

Question 22

Who should complete the Missing Persons/Code 10 Information Sheet?

Answer 22

The Supervisor (I think they mean Sergeant)

Question 23

What happens if the missing child is not located within one hour of the arrival of the primary officer?

Answer 23

The sector supervisor (Sergeant) will notify the watch commander.

Question 24

A missing person traveling to Orlando, whose arrival is not confirmed, shall be reported to which jurisdiction?

Answer 24

The jurisdiction in which the subject was last seen.

Question 25

Who can terminate patrol’s search of a lost or missing child?

Answer 25

Watch Commander

Question 26

Who determines whether to conduct an extensive search for a lost child if the child is an extremehabitual runaway who has always been previously found in a safe condition

Answer 26

Watch Commander

Question 27

Who is responsible for coordinating search units, assign additional on-duty units, and if necessary, establish a command center

Answer 27

Watch Commander

Question 28

Who will determine if an SVU detective will respond to the scene to assist?

Answer 28

CID supervisor or watch commander

Question 29

Who should be contacted to activate the Amber Alert?

Answer 29

FLDE

Question 30

What are the criteria for Amber Alert?

Answer 30

1. The child must be under 18 years of age, and
2. There must be a clear indication of abduction, and
3. The law enforcement agency’s investigation must conclude that the child’s life is in danger, and
4. There must be a detailed description of child and/orabductor/vehicle to broadcast to the public, and
5. The activation must be recommended by the local law enforcement agency of jurisdiction.

Question 31

Who is responsible for notifying the public information officer about a missing child?

Answer 31

SVU Detective

Question 32

When are a missing persons’ dental records entered into FCIC/NCIC?

Answer 32

When they are still missing 30 days after the original entry date.

Question 33

When shall a biological specimen for DNA analysis be obtained if possible?

Answer 33

If a missing person is not located within 90 days of the report being filed.

Question 34

When will a missing child case be given an “inactive” status?

Answer 34

NEVER.

Question 35

What will be done in cased where the missing child is not located?

Answer 35

an investigative supplement will be required every 60 days after the initial investigative supplement giving the status of the investigation until such time as the missing youth is located.