MISSING PERSONS Flashcards
When shall a MIssing person be deemed a major case
A) 30 days
b) 10 days
c) 1 year
d) never
A) 30 days
When Did the Missing Persons act come into effect
A) July 1st 2019
B) July 1st 2018
C) July 1st 2000
D July 1st 2017
A) July 1st 2019
18) In relation to Missing Persons, Supervisory Officer attendance is mandatory for all Level ___ and ____ searches
a. 1 and 2
b. All levels of search
c. 2 and 3
d. 3 and 4
- Answer: C
19) The AMBER alert shall be considered in all missing children investigations. Before an AMBER alert is initiated the following guidelines must be met:
a. A child under the age of 16 has been abducted, is in danger and has descriptive information about the child, abductor or vehicle.
b. A child under the age of 18 has been abducted, is in danger and has descriptive information about one or more of the following - the child, abductor or vehicle.
c. A child has been abducted and there is descriptive information about one or more of the following - child, abductor or vehicle
d. A child under the age of 18 has been abducted by a non-parent or guardian, is in danger and has description information about the child, abductor or vehicle.
- Answer: B
(20) A ________ missing person search is the level of search when a missing person is under 16 years and judged likely to be incapable of caring for themselves, mentally challenged, over 65 years of age or infirm, or there is evidence of foul play.
a. Level 1
b. Level 3
c. Level 2
d. None of the above
- Answer: C
