Missing Person Search Levels

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What is the mandatory requirement for supervisory officer attendance in Level 2 and 3 searches?

Supervisory Officer attendance is mandatory for Level 2 and 3 searches (correct)

Supervisory Officer attendance is optional for Level 2 and 3 searches

Supervisory Officer attendance is mandatory for Level 1 and 2 searches

Supervisory Officer attendance is mandatory for all search levels

When is a missing person occurrence reported to the Toronto Police Service treated as an investigation?

Missing person occurrences are only treated as investigations if requested by the family

Each missing person occurrence reported to the Toronto Police Service shall/will be treated as an investigation (correct)

Missing person occurrences are never treated as investigations

Only missing person occurrences involving criminality are treated as investigations

What defines a missing person according to the Procedure?

A person whose whereabouts are unknown and there is reasonable fear for their safety

A person whose whereabouts are unknown and who has been in contact with people likely to be in contact with them

A person whose whereabouts are unknown or who has not been in contact with people likely to be in contact with them

A person whose whereabouts are unknown and who has not been in contact with people likely to be in contact with them, or there is reasonable fear for their safety (correct)

What happens if a member of a police force is unable to locate a person after making reasonable efforts?

The person is considered a missing person Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the division receiving the report of a missing person in the City of Toronto?

Conduct the initial investigation and complete applicable eReports Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the division where the missing person resides in the City of Toronto?

Conduct the initial investigation and complete applicable eReports Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if further information is received about the area from which the person is missing?

Provide the eReport number to the Officer in Charge of the division responsible for that area for follow–up investigation Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if a missing person is not a resident of Toronto and is situated outside Toronto, but their area of disappearance is known?

Transfer the reportee to the division responsible for that area Signup and view all the answers

What should TPOC do if it identifies an area from which a person is missing?

Transfer reportee to TPS division conducting investigation Signup and view all the answers

Who leads major missing person cases involving foul play?

An accredited Major Case Manager Signup and view all the answers

When does a missing person case become a Major Case for investigation purposes?

After 30 days of remaining unaccounted for Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for providing direction on the collection of DNA for missing person cases?

Detective Operations – Forensic Identification Services Signup and view all the answers

Who should citizens contact if they request information about another person's whereabouts?

The Officer in Charge Signup and view all the answers

What provides police with the ability to obtain court orders, search warrants, and access records in certain circumstances related to missing persons?

The Missing Persons Act Signup and view all the answers

What is the centralized unit for consistent missing person investigations, collaborations, and information entry on the National Centre for Missing Persons and Unidentified Remains website?

The Missing Persons Unit (MPU) Signup and view all the answers

What resource requires consent from the missing person's family for ongoing missing person investigations using DNA comparisons?

The NMPDP (National Missing Persons DNA Program) Signup and view all the answers

Who are to keep a list of local resources for missing person searches?

Divisional Unit Commanders Signup and view all the answers

How many levels of investigative response are there for missing person cases?

Three levels Signup and view all the answers

Where are reports of missing persons accepted regardless of specific factors?

Regardless of where the person resides, reportee's location, relationship, length of time missing, or personal characteristics. Signup and view all the answers

Who completes a full eReport when someone is reported missing?

According to the Procedure. Signup and view all the answers

What system is used for Level 2 and Level 3 missing person searches?

Incident Management System Signup and view all the answers

When is a BOLO generated?

When a missing person report is filed Signup and view all the answers

What are the criteria for issuing an AMBER Alert?

Investigator believes a child under 18 has been abducted, child is in danger, and descriptive information is available Signup and view all the answers

What process should be followed when reporting a missing person over the phone?

Member transfers reportee to Communications Services Signup and view all the answers

What does the Reporting Reference Guide provide instructions for?

Reporting based on the missing person's circumstances and location Signup and view all the answers

What do divisions receiving reports do?

Conduct initial investigations, complete eReports, and provide eReport numbers to other divisions if necessary. Signup and view all the answers

What should be done when reporting in person?

Reportee stays at the division Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a missing person report is filed?

Use the Missing Person Phone-In process, complete a missing person report, enter the person's information into CPIC, and start an investigation. Signup and view all the answers

What are Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 in relation to?

Missing persons searches Signup and view all the answers

Where should divisions responsible for areas conduct follow-up investigations?

In their respective areas Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The text discusses the process of reporting and investigating missing persons in the City of Toronto.
Three levels of missing person searches: Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3.
Level 2 and Level 3 searches use the Incident Management System.
A BOLO is generated when a missing person report is filed.
AMBER Alert guidelines: investigator believes a child under 18 has been abducted, child is in danger, and descriptive information is available.
When reporting a missing person: use the Missing Person Phone-In process, complete a missing person report, enter the person's information into CPIC, and start an investigation.
Reporting in person: reportee stays at the division, reportee reporting over the phone: member transfers reportee to Communications Services.
Reporting Reference Guide: instructions for reporting based on the missing person's circumstances and location.
Divisions receiving reports: conduct initial investigations, complete eReports, and provide eReport numbers to other divisions if necessary.
Divisions responsible for areas: conduct follow-up investigations.

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Learn about the three levels of operation for searching for missing persons, including the types of facilities and agencies involved in the search process.