Ops-35 missing persons

Question 1

Ops-35

Answer 1

Missing Person & Abducted Children

Question 2

CPD holds that any child missing is considered?

Answer 2

“at risk”

Question 3

A missing adult is?

Answer 3

1. Anyone 21 YOA or older and

2. whose absence is contrary to his or her normal patterns.

Question 4

A missing child?

Answer 4

1. Anyone who is younger than 21 YOA and

2. whose whereabouts are unknown to a parent, guardian, or responsible party.

Question 5

The term “unusual circumstances” refers to:

Answer 5

1. A missing child thirteen (13) years of age or younger,
2. A child or an adult believed to be out of the zone of safety for his or her age and physical and mental condition,
3. mentally diminished,
4. Drug dependent,
5. A potential victim of foul play or sexual exploitation,
6. In a life threatening situation,
7. Absent from home for more than twenty-four (24) hours before being reported to the police as missing,
8. Believed to be with persons who could endanger his or her welfare,
9. 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.

Question 6

Who shall be alerted in a case of “unusual circumstances”?

Answer 6

A Supervisor and investigator.

Question 7

Who is responsible for Determining if circumstances of a missing person?

Answer 7

Communications personnel receiving the report.

Question 8

When should a officer be dispatched to a missing person?

Answer 8

Immediately

Question 9

What is the supervisor responsibility on the scene of a missing child or adult?

Answer 9

to determine the scope and complexity of the case and thus develop an appropriate response