Missing Adults Definition Quiz

Questions and Answers

“Missing adult” means a person __ years of age or older whose temporary or permanent residence is in, or is believed to be in, this state, whose location has not been determined, and who has been reported as missing to a law enforcement agency.

18 (correct)

“Missing child” means a person_______ years of age whose temporary or permanent residence is in, or is believed to be in, this state, whose location has not been determined, and who has been reported as missing to a law enforcement agency.

Younger than 18 (correct)

Younger than 16

Younger than 21

Any age

“Missing endangered person” means?

A missing child (correct)

missing adult younger than 26 years of age. (c) A missing adult 26 years of age or older who is suspected by a law enforcement agency of being endangered or the victim of criminal activity. (correct)

missing adult who meets the criteria for a silver alert or purple alert (correct)

nobody

What does the term 'missing endangered person report' refer to?

Missing endangered persons information clearing house Signup and view all the answers

At a minimum, the Purple Alert must?

Be the only viable means by which the missing adult is likely to be returned to safety Signup and view all the answers

Under a Purple Alert, a local law enforcement agency may broadcast to the media and to persons who subscribe to receive alert notifications under this section information concerning a missing adult?

Who has a mental or cognitive disability that is not Alzheimer’s disease or a dementia-related disorder; an intellectual disability or a developmental disability, as those terms are defined in s. 393.063; a brain injury; another physical, mental, or emotional disability that is not related to substance abuse; Signup and view all the answers

If a Purple Alert is determined to be necessary and appropriate, who must notify the media and subscribers in the jurisdiction where the missing adult is believed to or may be located?

Local law enforcement agency having jurisdiction Signup and view all the answers

Under the Purple Alert, which agencies must coordinate for the activation of dynamic message signs on state highways when an identifiable vehicle is involved?

Department of Transportation and the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Signup and view all the answers

Law enforcement agencies in this state shall adopt wriĴen policies that specify the procedures to be used to investigate reports of missing children and missing adults. The policies must include?

Requirements for accepting missing child and missing adult reports Signup and view all the answers

An entry concerning a missing child or missing adult may not be removed from the Florida Crime Information Center, the National Crime Information Center, or the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System databases based solely on?

The age of the missing child or missing adult. Signup and view all the answers

A report that a child or adult is missing must be accepted by and filed with?

The law enforcement agency having jurisdiction in the county or municipality in which the child or adult was last seen Signup and view all the answers

This subsection does not preclude a law enforcement agency from accepting a missing child or missing adult report when?

agency jurisdiction cannot be determined Signup and view all the answers

Within __ hours after receipt of the report, should the report be transmitted for inclusion within the Florida Crime Information Center, the National Crime Information Center, and the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System databases?

2 Signup and view all the answers

Who is the state Amber Alert coordinator?

Department of law enforcement Signup and view all the answers

If a missing child or missing adult is not located within ____ after the missing child or missing adult report is filed, the law enforcement agency that accepted the report shall attempt to obtain a biological specimen for DNA.

90 Signup and view all the answers

Why was the Missing Endangered Persons Information Clearinghouse created within the department of law enforcement?

to serve as a central repository of information regarding missing endangered persons Signup and view all the answers

Any person having knowledge may submit a missing endangered person report to the clearinghouse concerning a child or adult younger than __ years of age whose whereabouts is unknown, regardless of the circumstances?

26 Signup and view all the answers

Only the __________________________ over the case may submit a missing endangered person report to the clearinghouse involving a missing adult age 26 years or older who is suspected by a law enforcement agency of being endangered or the victim of criminal activity

law enforcement agency having jurisdiction Signup and view all the answers

Only the law enforcement agency having jurisdiction over the case may make a request to the clearinghouse for the activation of which alert?

Silver alert Signup and view all the answers

The Department of Education shall provide by rule for a program to identify and locate missing Florida school children who are enrolled in Florida public school districts in kindergarten through grade 12. A ______ is defined for the purposes of this section as a child 18 years of age or younger whose whereabouts are unknown.

missing Florida school child Signup and view all the answers

Collect each month a list of missing Florida school children as provided by the?

Florida Crime Information Center Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the Office of Vital Statistics regarding missing children?

Collect each month a list of missing children as provided by the Department of Law Enforcement Signup and view all the answers

A person who knowingly provides false information concerning a missing child or the efforts to locate and return a missing child whose parent, family member, or guardian reported the child missing commits a?

misdemeanor of the first degree Signup and view all the answers

Fingerprints of children taken and retained by any state agency other than the Department of Law Enforcement, any public or private organization, or other person, excluding the parent or legal custodian of the child, shall be destroyed when the child attains?

18 years of age Signup and view all the answers

When a person has been reported missing and has not been located within _____ after such report, the law enforcement agency conducting the investigation shall request the family or next of kin to provide written consent to contact the dentist of the missing person and request that person's dental records?

30 days Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Missing Person Definitions

“Missing adult”: A person 18 years of age or older who resides in or is believed to be in the state and reported missing to law enforcement.
“Missing child”: A person younger than 18 years of age who resides in or is believed to be in the state and reported missing to law enforcement.
“Missing endangered person”: Refers to individuals whose health or safety is in danger due to age, a medical condition, or circumstances of their disappearance.

Purple Alert

A "missing endangered person report" is activated for individuals at risk, such as missing adults who may be endangered.
Purple Alert must include relevant information for public dissemination regarding a missing adult.
Local law enforcement agency is responsible for notifying the media and subscribers if a Purple Alert is deemed necessary.
Agencies must coordinate to activate dynamic message signs on highways when an identifiable vehicle is linked to the missing person.

Investigation Policies

Law enforcement agencies are required to have written policies detailing the investigation procedures for missing persons.
Removal of missing person entries from databases is prohibited solely based on the decision of the agency.

Reporting and Compliance

Missing person reports must be accepted and filed by law enforcement without preconditions.
Reports must be transmitted to relevant crime information centers within 2 hours of receipt.
The state Amber Alert coordinator oversees missing children and adult protocols.

Post-Report Actions

If a missing person is not located within 24 hours, law enforcement agencies must seek biological specimens for DNA analysis.
The Missing Endangered Persons Information Clearinghouse was established to manage and disseminate information regarding missing endangered individuals.

Report Submission Protocols

Anyone can submit a missing endangered person report for children younger than 26 years of age regardless of circumstances.
Only law enforcement with jurisdiction may submit reports on missing adults aged 26 and older suspected of danger.
The Department of Education must track and report missing school children grades K-12.

Responsibilities and Legal Actions

A child missing is defined as anyone 18 years or younger whose location is unknown.
Office of Vital Statistics collects information about missing children and their whereabouts.
Providing false information regarding a missing child is a punishable offense.
Fingerprints taken by state agencies must be destroyed when the child reaches the age of 18.
After a missing report, authorities should get consent to access the missing person's dental records if not located within 24 hours.

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This quiz focuses on the legal definition of a missing adult, including the age criteria and the process involved in reporting a person as missing. Test your understanding of the terminology and the implications for law enforcement agencies. Perfect for students or professionals in legal studies or social work.