Missing Persons

Question 1

What is the definition of a Missing Person ?

Answer 1

Any person who is reported missing to Police
AND
Whose whereabouts are unknown
AND
There are fears for the safety, or concerns for the welfare, of that person

Question 2

What are the four types of Missing Persons categories ?

Answer 2

1. ) Voluntary
2. ) Involuntary
3. ) Lost due to event
4. ) Missing Overseas

Question 3

What are our three Fears for Safety considerations ?

Answer 3

• Zone of safety
• Age
• Circumstances

Question 4

What are the three immediate fears for the persons safety ?

Answer 4

• Age: elderly people living alone, or teenagers running away
• Circumstances: recently suffered some trauma or life facing problems; relationship or employment problems
• Influences: drugs, gangs,alcohol