Missing Persons

Question 1

What is the missing person’s callout criteria?

Answer 1

1. The missing Juvenile is 11 years old and younger
2. The missing person, adult or juvenile, has a documented diminished mental capacity of 11 years, older or younger
3. The missing person, adult or juvenile, has a physical/medical condition or life-threatening situation that would hinder their ability to care for themselves, posing a significant risk of serious bodily harm or death.
4. The Juvenile (17 years old and younger), is actively suicidal, making a direct threat to harm oneself (with a weapon, pills, jumper) via phone, text, email, social media) not possibly suicidal
5. The missing Juvenile is involved in a child custody dispute, and only if the child is in immediate articulable danger and a threat to harm has been made.
6. The missing person has been reported as a lost or overdue hiker.
7. The found person is an adult has proven guardianship over them, and the Guardian cannot be located or contacted

Question 2

What criteria must be met to issue an amber alert?

Answer 2

1. Confirm confirmed abduction
2. Child is under 18 years old.
3. Threat of serious, bodily harm or death.
4. Information on suspect and or vehicle.