Missing persons Flashcards
LVMPD is in compliance with what federal act in reference to missing persons?
National Child Search Assistance Act of 1990
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
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.
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.
However, adults can only be entered into NCIC if they have what? (4)
a disability
are in physical danger
a victim of a catastrophe
suspicious or involuntary circumstances
If the juvenile is located, the report must be completed and
the NCIC record canceled by contacting RFB’s NCIC Section.
Missing Persons Detail callout criteria: (7)
The missing juvenile is 11 years old and younger.
The missing person, adult or juvenile, has a documented diminished mental capacity of 11 years old or younger.
The missing person, adult or juvenile, has a physical/medical condition or life-threatening situation that would hinder their ability to care for themselves, posing a significant risk of serious bodily harm or death.
The juvenile (17 years old and younger), is actively suicidal, making a direct threat to harm oneself (e.g., with a weapon, pills, jumper) via phone, text, email, social media (not merely possibly suicidal). For adults age 18 and older, refer to the Suicidal Subjects section on whom to notify and how to investigate.
The missing juvenile(s) is involved in a child custody dispute and only if the child(ren) is in immediate articulable danger and a threat to harm has been made. (For further direction, see Criminal Offense Handbook’s specific scenarios).
The missing person has been reported as a lost/overdue hiker.
The found person is an adult, has proven guardianship over them, and the guardian cannot be located/contacted.
Patrol supervisor will (missing persons)
Notify the on-call Missing Persons detective for requested response.
If the missing juvenile is threatening suicide under volatile circumstances, officers will:
Contact the on-duty or on-call patrol detective – not the on-call Missing Persons detective
An Amber Alert will be activated only when the following criteria are met:
Confirmed abduction.
Child is under 18 years old.
Threat of serious bodily harm or death.
Information on suspect and/or vehicle.
Missing Indigenous People
Department members receiving information that an indigenous person age 18 or older is missing from an Indian reservation in Nevada will refer the PR to one of the following
Tribal police with jurisdiction over the Indian reservation from which the person is missing.
The Nevada Department of Public Safety’s tribal liaison.
The Missing and Murdered Unit of the Bureau of Indian Affairs’ Office of Justice Services.
