41 Questions
What is the recommended step if a significant period of time passes without recovery or contact with the runaway child?
Expand investigative efforts
What should be done if information during a runaway child investigation suggests potential foul play or sexual exploitation?
Notify Special Victims immediately
How often should pending cases be validated by the Validations Specialist?
Every thirty (30) days
What type of technical assistance can be obtained from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC)?
Missing children databases
When additional information is obtained during the investigation, where should it be forwarded?
To the Case Agent
What action should be taken with friends and associates during a runaway child investigation?
Re-interview them
In what scenario should the Case Agent staff the case with the Special Victims Supervisor?
If potential foul play is suspected
What should be done if a significant period of time passes and there is no contact with the runaway child?
Expand investigative efforts
Who is responsible for making appropriate notifications based on the circumstances when a recovered child is a victim of a crime?
Major Crimes Supervisor
What should the District Lieutenant do if a child is recovered deceased?
Notify the Major Crimes Supervisor
After a child is not located, who will be responsible for briefing the Command Staff?
District Lieutenant
Who reviews calls to ensure all appropriate procedures were followed when a child is determined missing or abducted?
Quality Assurance Evaluator
What is the responsibility of Communications Quality Assurance Evaluator in cases involving missing children?
Reviewing calls for correct procedures
What should happen if a child is determined to be missing or abducted during a call?
Forward the call to the Major Crimes Supervisor
What is the responsibility of the Central Investigations Services Section when the search efforts for a missing child have been suspended?
Assign a detective for follow-up investigation
What action should be taken for all reports of runaway children according to the agency's procedures?
Thoroughly investigate
What is one of the tasks the Investigative team should carry out according to the text?
Respond quickly to the scene
Why does the investigative team need to obtain dental information for a missing child?
To create a dental record for NCIC
What is one of the important tasks the Validations Specialist must do regularly?
Validate active cases every 30 days
What will happen if a child is recovered alive according to the text?
The child may have experienced physical or emotional trauma
Besides physical condition, what other aspect of a recovered child needs to be considered according to the text?
The child's emotional condition and psychological needs
When should the case details be entered into NamUs according to the text?
Only if the child is not located within 30 days
What does the Investigative team need to do if the child is not located within 30 days?
Obtain a biological specimen for DNA analysis from family members
What should the responding deputy do if they suspect foul play?
Notify their Supervisor and begin specific steps.
What type of information should the deputy gather about the missing person?
Personal appearance, clothing, habits, and any identifiable markings.
When should the responding deputy conduct a neighborhood canvass?
After gathering initial information from family and friends.
Which step should the deputy take if law enforcement involvement is considered necessary?
Notify their Supervisor.
What should the deputy do regarding the missing person's residence/scene?
Photograph it and submit into evidence.
What kind of information should NOT be documented by the deputy?
Contact information of the missing person's associates.
If a search has already been conducted, what should the deputy do?
Determine the extent of the previous search.
Why is it important for the deputy to gather information from family, friends, and neighbors?
To understand the missing person's routine and habits.
What is the FDLE Missing Endangered Persons Information Clearinghouse's contact number?
1-888-356-4774
What is the purpose of the Florida Missing Child Alert?
To quickly broadcast critical information about a missing child to the public
What criteria must be met to activate a Missing Child Alert?
The child is believed to be in danger of death or serious bodily injury
Who needs to recommend the activation of a Missing Child Alert?
The local law enforcement agency of jurisdiction
What role does Communications play in the activation process?
Maintaining a current list of organizations for notification and assistance
Which organization collaborates with the agency to prepare information for public distribution in an approved format?
FDLE
What type of information is typically broadcast to the public in a Missing Child Alert?
Information about the child, suspect, vehicle, and contact details
When should a Missing Child Alert be considered for activation?
When the child is believed to be in danger of death or serious bodily injury
Who ensures that critical information about a missing child is broadcast to the general public?
FDLE in collaboration with the agency
What must law enforcement have to recommend activation of a Missing Child Alert?
A belief that the child is in danger based on an active investigation
Test your knowledge on the actions that the investigative team or detective should take when dealing with a missing person case. Questions may cover responding to the scene, interviewing the reporting party, obtaining descriptions, verifying custody status, identifying disappearance circumstances, and conducting neighborhood canvassing.
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