SOP 333.3 A Child is Missing (ACIM) Alert

Question 1

Once activated, this alert will begin calling

residents in a specified geographic area with a pre-recorded voice message (up to 1,000 residents every 60 seconds).

Answer 1

ACIM Alert

Question 2

The geographic area is based on the ______- and __________ of the missing person.

Answer 2

last known location and direction of travel

Question 3

The policy of The Tampa Police Department is to utilize A Child Is Missing Alert only for

Answer 3

1. missing children,
2. elderly persons (with Alzheimer’s or dementia), and a
3. disabled person (in danger or dangerous to others)

Question 4

If the missing person is a child, an elderly person (with Alzheimer’s or dementia), or a disabled person (in danger or dangerous to others), the investigating officer must get approval from a ____________ to activate
A Child Is Missing Alert.

Answer 4

patrol supervisor

Question 5

The officer will contact the ___________to alert them to call and activate A Child Is Missing Alert. Communications will
note in the call for service the time A Child Is Missing was notified

Answer 5

Communications Bureau Supervisor

Question 6

If the juvenile is a habitual runaway, A Child Is Missing Alert would be used only if ________

Answer 6

foul play is suspected.

Question 7

Suggested calling times are from 7:00 AM to 10:30 PM Eastern. Calls can
be placed after 10:30 PM if extenuating circumstances exist and with

Answer 7

shift commander approval

Question 8

Information received from a citizen concerning the missing person or a possible sighting of the missing person will be relayed to the ____________

Answer 8

officers actively working the case.

Question 9

When the missing person is found, the _______ on the scene will notify Communications to call A Child Is Missing to report the recovery.

Answer 9

supervisor/officer