Missing persons Flashcards
Who assumes incident command during a fire?
The fire Incident Commander assumes incident command.
What steps should the Duty Commander take if a search should be initiated?
Manage department response, contact KSP or FBI, request E911, initiate incident notification, notify PIO, update parties.
What types of circumstances are considered confined space rescues?
Persons trapped in a manhole, ventilation system, construction excavation, or similar scenarios.
When should reports of missing persons up to age 20 be entered into NCIC?
Immediately upon receipt of the completed report as mandated by state and federal legislation.
Under what conditions will missing persons ages 18 to 20 be entered into NCIC as missing adults?
If they are impaired, considered dangerous, catastrophe victims, or criminal activity is suspected.
When are missing persons 21 years or older entered into NCIC as missing persons?
If they are impaired, considered dangerous, catastrophe victims, or criminal activity is suspected.
What form is used for the ‘Kentucky Missing Persons Report’?
KSP Form 261
When must paper copies of the ‘Kentucky Missing Persons Report’ be forwarded to Kentucky State Police?
Within 24 hours of receipt
How are electronic KYOPS Missing Persons Reports made available to KSP?
Automatically uploaded into KYOPS
Who is responsible for validating NCIC records involving missing adults and juveniles?
Assigned detective
What must the detective do if unable to verify whether an adult missing person is still missing?
Request Reports Desk to remove entry from NCIC
What should be documented if there are special circumstances for keeping an adult in NCIC as missing?
Circumstances documented on KYOPS NIBRS Crime Case Supplement
How should a detective handle a juvenile missing person record if unable to contact the reporting party?
Document on a KYOPS NIBRS Crime Case Supplement report with relevant statement
When does the department leave a missing juvenile entry active in the NCIC system?
When attempts to contact parent/guardian fail based on available information
What report should be completed each time an NCIC record for a missing juvenile comes up for validation?
KYOPS NIBRS Crime Case Supplement (NCCS) report
What is the purpose of General Order G.O. 2018-04B?
To establish procedures for handling and reporting missing persons.
How does the Lexington Police Department respond to incidents of lost or missing persons?
By conducting investigations according to Kentucky statutes and alert system guidelines.
What notification system assists in recovering abducted children?
The AMBER Alert system.
What is the definition of a ‘Golden Alert’?
A public notification system to assist in the safe recovery of an impaired person.
Define ‘Confined Space’ based on the course notes.
A space with limited means for entry or exit not designed for continuous occupancy.
Who has overall responsibility for search and rescue operations?
The Lexington Fire Department.
What type of personnel are used in ‘Search and Rescue’ operations?
Appropriately trained and adequately equipped personnel.
When can a person be declared ‘missing’ according to the notes?
When their whereabouts are unknown and unexplainable for a highly unusual period.
What is the necessary step for all missing persons, regardless of age?
Completion of a Missing Persons Report and entry into NCIC per guidelines.
Who can report a missing person according to the Lexington Police Department?
Anyone with sufficient information about the missing person.
What are the steps an officer must take according to Section V?
Make efforts to locate missing person, complete report, verify receipt, obtain photograph.
How can families forward photographs to the Reports Desk?
Email, hand deliver, or mail to Lexington Police Department Reports Desk.
What circumstances lead to a person being placed in an elevated risk category?
Golden Alert, Green Alert, Amber Alert, special needs, danger belief.
What actions must an officer take if missing person is in an elevated risk category?
Notify supervisor, complete report, obtain photograph, request ATL broadcast.
What steps must a supervisor take when determining an elevated risk category?
Notify Duty Commander, initiate Incident Command System, coordinate search.
When should the fire department respond in a search operation?
If preliminary search lasts over thirty minutes without finding the missing person.
