Missing persons

Question 1

Who assumes incident command during a fire?

Answer 1

The fire Incident Commander assumes incident command.

Question 2

What steps should the Duty Commander take if a search should be initiated?

Answer 2

Manage department response, contact KSP or FBI, request E911, initiate incident notification, notify PIO, update parties.

Question 3

What types of circumstances are considered confined space rescues?

Answer 3

Persons trapped in a manhole, ventilation system, construction excavation, or similar scenarios.

Question 4

When should reports of missing persons up to age 20 be entered into NCIC?

Answer 4

Immediately upon receipt of the completed report as mandated by state and federal legislation.

Question 5

Under what conditions will missing persons ages 18 to 20 be entered into NCIC as missing adults?

Answer 5

If they are impaired, considered dangerous, catastrophe victims, or criminal activity is suspected.

Question 6

When are missing persons 21 years or older entered into NCIC as missing persons?

Answer 6

If they are impaired, considered dangerous, catastrophe victims, or criminal activity is suspected.

Question 7

What form is used for the ‘Kentucky Missing Persons Report’?

Answer 7

KSP Form 261

Question 8

When must paper copies of the ‘Kentucky Missing Persons Report’ be forwarded to Kentucky State Police?

Answer 8

Within 24 hours of receipt

Question 9

How are electronic KYOPS Missing Persons Reports made available to KSP?

Answer 9

Automatically uploaded into KYOPS

Question 10

Who is responsible for validating NCIC records involving missing adults and juveniles?

Answer 10

Assigned detective

Question 11

What must the detective do if unable to verify whether an adult missing person is still missing?

Answer 11

Request Reports Desk to remove entry from NCIC

Question 12

What should be documented if there are special circumstances for keeping an adult in NCIC as missing?

Answer 12

Circumstances documented on KYOPS NIBRS Crime Case Supplement

Question 13

How should a detective handle a juvenile missing person record if unable to contact the reporting party?

Answer 13

Document on a KYOPS NIBRS Crime Case Supplement report with relevant statement

Question 14

When does the department leave a missing juvenile entry active in the NCIC system?

Answer 14

When attempts to contact parent/guardian fail based on available information

Question 15

What report should be completed each time an NCIC record for a missing juvenile comes up for validation?

Answer 15

KYOPS NIBRS Crime Case Supplement (NCCS) report

Question 16

What is the purpose of General Order G.O. 2018-04B?

Answer 16

To establish procedures for handling and reporting missing persons.

Question 17

How does the Lexington Police Department respond to incidents of lost or missing persons?

Answer 17

By conducting investigations according to Kentucky statutes and alert system guidelines.

Question 18

What notification system assists in recovering abducted children?

Answer 18

The AMBER Alert system.

Question 19

What is the definition of a ‘Golden Alert’?

Answer 19

A public notification system to assist in the safe recovery of an impaired person.

Question 20

Define ‘Confined Space’ based on the course notes.

Answer 20

A space with limited means for entry or exit not designed for continuous occupancy.

Question 21

Who has overall responsibility for search and rescue operations?

Answer 21

The Lexington Fire Department.

Question 22

What type of personnel are used in ‘Search and Rescue’ operations?

Answer 22

Appropriately trained and adequately equipped personnel.

Question 23

When can a person be declared ‘missing’ according to the notes?

Answer 23

When their whereabouts are unknown and unexplainable for a highly unusual period.

Question 24

What is the necessary step for all missing persons, regardless of age?

Answer 24

Completion of a Missing Persons Report and entry into NCIC per guidelines.

Question 25

Who can report a missing person according to the Lexington Police Department?

Answer 25

Anyone with sufficient information about the missing person.

Question 26

What are the steps an officer must take according to Section V?

Answer 26

Make efforts to locate missing person, complete report, verify receipt, obtain photograph.

Question 27

How can families forward photographs to the Reports Desk?

Answer 27

Email, hand deliver, or mail to Lexington Police Department Reports Desk.

Question 28

What circumstances lead to a person being placed in an elevated risk category?

Answer 28

Golden Alert, Green Alert, Amber Alert, special needs, danger belief.

Question 29

What actions must an officer take if missing person is in an elevated risk category?

Answer 29

Notify supervisor, complete report, obtain photograph, request ATL broadcast.

Question 30

What steps must a supervisor take when determining an elevated risk category?

Answer 30

Notify Duty Commander, initiate Incident Command System, coordinate search.

Question 31

When should the fire department respond in a search operation?

Answer 31

If preliminary search lasts over thirty minutes without finding the missing person.