Chapter 33 - Missing Person
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When should an officer notify a supervisory officer about a missing person?

  • Only after an offense report is completed.
  • When it becomes clear that the person cannot be located without additional help. (correct)
  • Only when the missing person is a child.
  • After the initial search of the area is completed.

    • Which of these individuals is NOT approved to sign a medical release form for a missing adult?

  • The missing person's employer. (correct)
  • An adult child who is reasonably available.
  • The spouse of the missing person.
  • The legal guardian of the missing person.

    • What action is the officer required to take with medical records obtained under CHAPTER 62, CCP?

  • Share it with any other officer involved in the search.
  • Forward a copy to the Division of Public Safety Missing Children and Missing Persons Information Clearinghouse. (correct)
  • Share it with the missing person's family.
  • Destroy the copies after the search is complete.

    • For what purpose is the officer allowed to use information obtained via medical records?

    <p>As permissible by law, and only for purposes directly related to locating the missing person or missing child.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Besides the standard BCSO Offense Report, what additional report must be completed for a missing person?

    <p>A Department of Public Safety Missing Person and Child Report.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the provided guidelines, what is the primary responsibility of the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office when a person is reported missing?

    <p>To immediately investigate all reports of missing persons within Bexar County.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scenario best describes an individual classified as a 'Missing Person' according to the guidelines?

    <p>A 20-year-old whose disappearance is suspected to be involuntary due to unknown circumstances.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstance would a child be classified as a 'Missing Child' according to the guidelines?

    <p>When the child is under 18 and their guardian isn't sure of their location, and it is clear they did not leave voluntarily.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following situations would qualify an individual of any age as 'missing' according to the guidelines?

    <p>A disabled person, who is at immediate risk due to their condition and is also accompanied by a potentially dangerous individual.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the procedures, what action must a call taker in the Communications Center take when receiving a missing person report?

    <p>They should immediately accept the report, without a time lapse, or waiting period.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Chapter 33 - Missing Person

    • Procedure Guidelines: This chapter outlines the procedure for handling missing person reports, including entering information into the computer system and canceling reports.

    • Bexar County Sheriff's Office Responsibilities: The Sheriff's Office is legally required to investigate all missing person reports within Bexar County. This includes investigating possible violations of Texas Penal Code and Family Code.

    • Assisting Lost Persons: The Sheriff's Office also assists people who are temporarily lost, such as motorists who get disoriented.

    • Definitions:

      • "Lost Person": A person temporarily separated from their relatives.
      • "Missing Person": A person 18 or older whose disappearance is possibly not voluntary.
      • "Missing Child": A child under 18 whose whereabouts are unknown, and whose absence indicates involuntary separation from their legal custodian, without consent or intent to return, or by violation of a court order. Missing persons or children also includes those with mental disabilities, those in dangerous situations, or those who aren't emancipated.

    • Missing Person Report Procedure:

      • Call takers immediately accept missing person reports and begin an investigation.
      • Officers contact the reporting party and attempt to locate the missing person.
      • If additional assistance is needed, supervisory officers may be contacted or other BCSO divisions may assist with a more thorough search.
      • Reports involving children or those with mental health issues necessitate notifying supervisory staff immediately.
      • Missing person reports are documented on a designated Bexar County Sheriff's Office Offense Report Form and an additional report is made for the Department of Public Safety.
      • A medical release form must be completed for missing person or missing child reports.
      • The officer must get information about the missing person such as from a parent, legal guardian, spouse, adult child, or other relevant sources (if possible).
      • Obtain and document medical records if necessary
      • Officers must document whether the missing person has access to a computer.
      • The information gathered is entered into NCIC/TCIC (National Crime Information Center/Texas Crime Information Center).
      • The reports will be processed before the officer's shift ends.
      • Follow-up action is taken after a report is filed.
      • The investigating officer must maintain ongoing contact with the reporting party until the missing person is found.
      • If foul play is suspected, the Criminal Investigations Division is contacted immediately.
      • If requested, officer must provide updates on a missing child investigation to the related individuals within 14 days.

    • Locating Missing Persons: The officer will check databases (NCIC/TCIC) to see if the missing person is already documented The officer documents additional information from the reporting party until the missing person is found, or all possible leads are exhausted

    • Missing Child Reports/Determining Location: Officers are empowered to take custody of a missing child (without active court jurisdiction) and provide arrangements or delivery to the entitled person if needed.

    • Cancelling Missing Person Reports:

      • For adults, cancellation occurs when the reporting person requests it or the person is found by law enforcement.
      • For children, cancellation occurs when the child is in the custody of law enforcement or a relative.
      • The information in NCIC/TCIC and other relevant databases are updated and removed appropriately on cancelling the report.
      • For missing persons from a mental health facility, the officer notifies the facility if found and provides transport as needed.

    • Computer Examinations: If missing individuals used a computer, the officer requests permission to have it examined by the computer crime unit. The examination information may be used only to help locate the missing person.

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    This quiz covers Chapter 33, focusing on the procedures for handling missing person reports as outlined by the Bexar County Sheriff's Office. Participants will learn about the responsibilities of the office, definitions related to missing and lost persons, and the required legal investigations. Test your knowledge on these important protocols and definitions.

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