OF16 - MISSING PERSONS Flashcards
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FEARS OF SAFETY
A
ZONE OF SAFETY: Fears arise when the person is outside of their usual surroundings and is unable to cope, e.g., they may have a mental or physical disability
AGE: In the case of small children, or elderly, fears may arise as soon as their absence is noted.
CIRCUMSTANCES: Fears arise if they have gone missing in circumstances that are unusual, dangerous or suspicious
2
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MISSING PERSON
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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
3
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CATEGORIES OF MISSING PEOPLE
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- voluntary - runaways/unaware
- involuntary - abduction/kidnapped
- lost due to event - sea/bush/accident
- missing overseas - interpol