OF16 Missing Persons Flashcards

1
Q

What is a missing person?

A

R U F

Reported
Unknown (whereabouts)
Fear for safety or welfare

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2
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Factors determining fears for safety

A

Z A C

Zone
- rural, water, alpine
Age
Circumstances
- S U D
--- Suspicious
--- Unusual
--- Dangerous
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3
Q

Four main categories for missing people

A

V I L M

Voluntary
- control over their actions and chose to leave e.g. runaways

Involuntary
- missing against their will e.g. kidnapping

Lost
- want to be found e.g. lost at sea, bush

Missing overseas

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4
Q

What is involved in initial investigation of a MP

A
  • full details of MP e.g. appearance, mental health, passport, bank accounts, occupation
  • 5WH
  • ask for possible reasons for disappearance
  • what enquiries have already been done
  • photograph
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5
Q

Case management

A

Contact informant

  • 3 days
  • 14 days
  • 30 days
  • 90 days (forward to CIB)
  • after a year (forward to CIB if not earlier)
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6
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What does missing person file include?

A
  • file cover sheet
  • police report POL 258
  • missing persons report POL 62 A
  • statements
  • file reviews POL 62 B
  • computer printouts of records/alerts

POL 62 VERY important. Must be front of file

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