Missing Persons

Question 0

Identify the three points you must consider before deciding on what course of action to take.

Answer 0

1. Age
2. Zones of safety
3. Circumstances

Question 1

Define a missing person

Answer 1

A missing person is:
Any person who is reported missing to the police
AND
Whose whereabouts are unknown
AND
There are fears for the safety, or concerns for the welfare, of that person

Question 2

Describe what to do when a missing person has been located?

Answer 2

Enter details of the place and circumstances in which they were found.
Interview about the disappearance
If its a child, consider referring to CYFS
Enter into NIA
Remove alert from NIA
Advise informant that the person has been found
Update report

Question 3

What should be in a missing person file?

Answer 3

File cover sheet
POL 258
Missing person report
Job sheets / statements
File reviews
Computer printouts

Question 4

Identify stages to be completed after 14 days

Answer 4

Contact informant for an update
Establish whether there are any new or continued Fears for the persons safety..
Consult with specialist I.e cib
Ensure a full description has been entered into NIA
Forward to file OC cib for review