Ops-35 missing persons Flashcards
Ops-35
Missing Person & Abducted Children
CPD holds that any child missing is considered?
“at risk”
A missing adult is?
- Anyone 21 YOA or older and
2. whose absence is contrary to his or her normal patterns.
A missing child?
- Anyone who is younger than 21 YOA and
2. whose whereabouts are unknown to a parent, guardian, or responsible party.
The term “unusual circumstances” refers to:
- A missing child thirteen (13) years of age or younger,
- A child or an adult believed to be out of the zone of safety for his or her age and physical and mental condition,
- mentally diminished,
- Drug dependent,
- A potential victim of foul play or sexual exploitation,
- In a life threatening situation,
- Absent from home for more than twenty-four (24) hours before being reported to the police as missing,
- Believed to be with persons who could endanger his or her welfare,
- A child or adult whose disappearance involves circumstances that would cause a reasonable person to conclude that the missing person should be considered at risk.
Who shall be alerted in a case of “unusual circumstances”?
A Supervisor and investigator.
Who is responsible for Determining if circumstances of a missing person?
Communications personnel receiving the report.
When should a officer be dispatched to a missing person?
Immediately
What is the supervisor responsibility on the scene of a missing child or adult?
to determine the scope and complexity of the case and thus develop an appropriate response