Missing Persons (CM13)

Question 1

Define a missing person

Answer 1

A person who is:

• Reported to the Police
• Whose whereabouts are unknown
• There are fears for the safety or concerns for the welfare of that person.

Question 2

The procedure for taking a missing person complaint

Answer 2

• Take complaint; obtain full details
• Complete risk assessment
• Urgent or Routine response required
• Advise NCO - Neighbourhood Coordination Officers
• Home visit
• Obtain a photograph
• Witness/relative interview
• Scene search
• Media
• SAR - Search And Rescue
• DOG track
• CIB

Question 3

The 3 points you must consider before deciding on what course of action to take in relation to a missing person report (ZAC - SUD)

Answer 3

• Zone of safety (Location) •
Unable to adapt to environmental changes due to physical/mental condition

• Age •
Determines urgency of action EXAMPLE: Very old or very young

• Circumstances •
Suspicious
Unusual
Dangerous

Question 4

What to do when a missing person has been located?

Answer 4

• The whereabouts of that person must be kept confidential unless the person agrees to have the details released
• Interview the located person about the circumstances surrounding the disappearance
• If person is a child, look for child abuse indicators and consider referring the cases to Child, Youth and Family Services (CYFS)
• Enter details of the location and the reason for going missing into NIA. Remove alert from NIA and any broadcasts
• Advise the informant that the person has been found
• Update the Missing Person Report

Question 5

Summarise the content of a missing person file

Answer 5

• Missing Person Report (POL 62)
• File Review - Pol 62, Part B
• Police report (POL 258)
• File cover sheet
• Job sheets / Statements
• Computer printouts
  (Eecord/alerts)

Question 6

Identify the stages involved in completing Parts B, 14 day review of the POL 62 form

Answer 6

• Review the file.
• Update occurrence narrative
• Scan Pol 62 Part B into occurrence
• Discuss case with O/C CIB