12.910 Missing Persons Policy and ESME Program

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What is the key factor in determining if an adult will be reported missing?

Whether foul play is suspected

Their age and relationship with the reporter

If their whereabouts are unknown by choice (correct)

The time they have been missing

Which agency developed the Emergency Search for Missing or Endangered (ESME) program?

Ohio Revised Code

University of Cincinnati Police Institute

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

Personal Crimes Squad (correct)

What classification is assigned to a person under 18 years of age who is believed to have left the care of an adult?

Missing Juvenile AMBER Alert

Missing Adult

Missing Runaway (correct)

Missing Juvenile

What must an investigating officer complete if there is any doubt about the circumstances of a missing person?

A Missing Person Report in the RMS Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 311EQ Missing Persons High Risk Assessment Questionnaire?

To classify the missing person based on the situation Signup and view all the answers

In which scenario would a Missing Juvenile AMBER Alert be activated?

When foul play is suspected or abduction is believed to have occurred Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the ESME program in missing person cases?

Initial response and investigation procedures Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a factor in classifying missing persons according to the policy?

Previous incidents of going missing Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Blue Alert system as defined in the Ohio Revised Code?

To engage public assistance in locating critically injured or killed law enforcement officers Signup and view all the answers

Which category of risk describes a patient who has exhibited a suicide plan or threats against a specific person?

Category I Signup and view all the answers

Which procedure outlines guidelines for handling missing persons cases?

Procedure 12.910 Signup and view all the answers

What does the Hamilton County Urban Search and Rescue Task Force (USAR) specialize in?

Searching for missing or lost persons in large areas and disaster scenarios Signup and view all the answers

What is a requirement to initiate a Blue Alert according to the Ohio Revised Code?

A law enforcement officer must be missing or killed Signup and view all the answers

Which patient category is characterized by inconclusive evidence of dangerousness and potential for aggression if provoked?

Category II Signup and view all the answers

What action should be taken when a juvenile is reported missing under the established protocols?

Initiate an Amber Alert if criteria are met Signup and view all the answers

What does Procedure 12.110 focus on in relation to crisis response?

Handling suspected mentally ill individuals and potential suicides Signup and view all the answers

What role does media communication play in the context of missing persons investigations?

It helps raise public awareness and can assist in locating missing persons. Signup and view all the answers

What is the timeframe for entering a missing adult's information into NCIC when foul play is suspected?

Within 7 days Signup and view all the answers

What action should be taken if a visitor goes missing and doesn't fit the criteria for a Missing Juvenile or similar alerts?

Refer the reporting person to the police agency of the missing person's residence Signup and view all the answers

When should information about a missing person be entered into NCIC if evidence of foul play arises after the initial 7-day period?

Within 48 hours Signup and view all the answers

What should an officer do if the agency where the missing person resides refuses to take the report?

Make the report and conduct the investigation from the district where the person was last seen Signup and view all the answers

What information is essential to notify the Emergency Communications Center (ECC) about a missing person?

RMS case number, name, last known location, and time last seen Signup and view all the answers

How should cases of endangered missing adults or alerts be handled?

Follow Section F guidelines and notify the residing police agency Signup and view all the answers

What should an officer do with a missing juvenile case if foul play is suspected?

Enter the information into NCIC immediately Signup and view all the answers

What is the protocol for entering the information of a missing adult who has been missing for over 30 days with no signs of foul play?

Enter the information after 30 days if still missing Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Missing Persons Policy

Any competent adult missing by choice will not be reported as missing unless foul play is suspected.
Officers must determine whether foul play or suspicious circumstances exist based on individual case circumstances and the age of the missing person.

ESME Program

The Emergency Search for Missing or Endangered (ESME) program is a tool for officers to properly respond to missing person cases.
The program assists in determining the appropriate resources and actions to resolve the case from the initial report to final resolution.
ESME is based on national best practices and utilizes resources from respected organizations including the University of Cincinnati Police Institute, Association of Police Communications Officers, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, Ohio Peace Officers Training Academy Curriculum and the Ohio Revised Code.

Missing Persons Classifications

The 311EQ, Missing Persons High Risk Assessment Questionnaire, is used to classify missing persons.
Missing Juvenile: A person under 18 years of age reported missing by an adult.
Missing Runaway: A person under 18 years of age reported missing by an adult, where credible information suggests they left the care of the reporting adult.
Missing Juvenile AMBER Alert: A person under 18 years of age where there is a reasonable belief by law enforcement that abduction has occurred.

Reporting a Missing Adult

Missing Adults 21 years of age or older are entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) based on the following criteria:
- If foul play is suspected, the information must be entered into NCIC within 7 days.
- If no foul play is suspected and the missing person has not returned, the information will be entered into NCIC within 30 days.
- If no foul play was indicated initially, but evidence of such becomes known before the end of the 7 day period, the information will be entered into NCIC before the end of the 7 day period.
- If no foul play was indicated initially but evidence of such becomes known after the 7 day period, the information will be entered into NCIC within 48 hours.

Reporting a Missing Nonresident of Cincinnati

If the missing visitor does not meet the criteria for a Missing Juvenile, AMBER Alert, Missing Endangered, or Senior Alert, the reporting person should be referred to the police agency of the missing person’s residence.
An "Attempt to Locate" broadcast might be initiated if necessary.
If the missing person meets the criteria for an Endangered Missing Adult, Amber Alert, or Senior Alert, the police agency where the missing person resides should be notified.
If the agency where the missing person resides refuses to make the report, the district where the missing person was last seen will make the report and conduct the investigation.

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This quiz covers the key components of missing persons policies, including the criteria under which adults may be deemed missing and the Emergency Search for Missing or Endangered (ESME) program. It highlights the importance of assessing each case for foul play and outlines the resources available to law enforcement for handling such incidents.