Missing Persons and Runaways

Question 1

The _____ _____ Detail has the primary responsibility for follow-up investigations on all missing persons, whether juvenile or adult, and child custody (civil) cases.

Answer 1

Missing Persons

Question 2

In accordance with the National Child Search Assistance Act of 1990 (as amended) and the federally mandated Suzanne’s Law, entry into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) will be made under the following circumstances:

Answer 2

1. All juveniles, 17 years old and younger, will be entered into NCIC immediately upon receiving the required minimum data elements, not to exceed two hours.
2. Missing persons 18 through 20 years old (even though legally considered adults) will also be entered into NCIC in accordance with the federally mandated Suzanne’s Law immediately upon receiving the required minimum data elements, not to exceed two hours.
3. Adults may go missing for a variety of reasons. However, adults can only be entered into NCIC if they have a disability, are in physical danger, are a victim of a catastrophe or suspicious or involuntary circumstances (i.e., endangered). Regardless of NCIC entry, all missing persons will be entered into SCOPE.

Question 3

Personnel taking missing persons reports for those age 20 and under and adults with one or more endangerment factors will attempt to obtain the minimum data elements within _____ _____ of initial contact.

Answer 3

Two Hours

Question 4

If the juvenile is located, the _____ must be completed and the NCIC record canceled by contacting RFB’s NCIC Section.

Answer 4

Report

Question 5

An Amber Alert will be activated only when the following criteria are met:

Answer 5

a. Confirmed abduction.
b. Child is under 18 years old.
c. Threat of serious bodily harm or death.
d. Information on suspect and/or vehicle.