National Child Search Act of 1990
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What is mandated by the National Child Search Act of 1990?

  • Sharing information on missing children only within state boundaries
  • Issuing amber alerts for missing children
  • Immediate response to reports of missing children (correct)
  • Waiting 48 hours before acting on reports of missing children

    • According to the information provided, when should a missing child be considered 'at risk'?

  • When they have been missing for less than 12 hours
  • When they are over 18 years old
  • When they are mentally or physically disabled (correct)
  • When they are absent from home for more than 12 hours

    • What does it mean for a child to be considered 'at risk' as per the guidelines provided?

  • Being at school during normal hours
  • Being in a life-threatening situation (correct)
  • Being at home with family
  • Being absent from home for more than 24 hours

    • In what situation should a missing child be considered 'at risk' based on the information?

    <p>Having a prescription drug dependency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What incorrect assumption do some parents make about reporting a missing juvenile?

    <p>Reports should be made only after 48 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances should a missing child be considered 'at risk' based on the given criteria?

    <p>Being mentally or physically disabled</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What behavior by a missing child would trigger being considered 'at risk'?

    <p>Being absent under inconsistent behavior patterns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which circumstance would warrant considering a missing child 'at risk' based on the outlined criteria?

    <p>Believed to be with individuals who could endanger them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What circumstances would cause a missing child to be considered at risk?

    <p>Involvement of Special Victims</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What actions should be taken if unusual circumstances are involved in the report of a missing child?

    <p>Activate the Child Abduction Response Team</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should communications personnel do upon receiving a report of a missing child?

    <p>Determine if the report meets the missing child definition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In case a missing child report involves no unusual circumstances, what should be done according to the policy?

    <p>Refer to the Runaway Section of the policy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Upon determining a missing child case does not involve unusual circumstances, what should be the next step?

    <p>Dispatch a deputy immediately</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should existing interagency response protocols be activated for a missing child?

    <p>If unusual circumstances are involved</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What triggers an immediate expanded investigation for a missing child?

    <p>Involvement of Special Victims under foul play suspicion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of Special Victims in cases of missing children?

    <p>Notifying in cases of foul play or sexual exploitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What criteria must be met to activate a Purple Alert?

    <p>The disappearance must pose a threat of immediate danger or serious bodily harm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is eligible for a Purple Alert?

    <p>Someone with an intellectual or developmental disability unrelated to substance abuse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What immediate action does the agency take in child abduction cases?

    <p>Activate the Child Abduction Response Team (CART) immediately with full resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances will a Child Abduction Response Team (CART) be activated?

    <p>In child abduction cases where there is a threat to safety or welfare</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the agency's Child Abduction Response Team (CART)?

    <p>To provide immediate resources during child abduction investigations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Silver Alert System?

    <p>To alert the public about a missing elderly person with cognitive impairments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When can the Silver Alert System be activated?

    <p>When the missing person is 60 years of age or older with a cognitive impairment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for preparing information for public distribution in cases of missing persons?

    <p>The local law enforcement agency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances can a Silver Alert be activated for a person aged 18-59 years?

    <p>When they exhibit irreversible deterioration of intellectual faculties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the contact number for the FDLE Missing Endangered Persons Information Clearinghouse?

    <p>1-888-356-4774</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to distribute missing persons information to the media?

    <p>To keep the public informed and aid in search efforts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technology may be employed to help locate missing persons under extraordinary circumstances?

    <p>Dynamic message signs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What signifies that the Silver Alert System may be activated according to the text?

    <p>The missing person has cognitive impairments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the decision to activate or not activate an Amber Alert?

    <p>Patrol Shift Leader level with FDLE authorization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what condition should the law enforcement agency activate an AMBER Alert?

    <p>If the child is under eighteen (18) years of age, and there is a clear indication of an abduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the criteria for activating an AMBER Alert?

    <p>Preliminary investigation concluding the child's life is in imminent danger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is an Amber Alert not activated in the case of Runaways or Family Abductions?

    <p>Unless the child's life is in immediate danger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who recommends the activation of an AMBER Alert?

    <p>The local law enforcement agency of jurisdiction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is the decision to activate or not activate an Amber Alert typically made?

    <p>At the Patrol Shift Leader level, with FDLE authorization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be included in the description to activate an AMBER Alert?

    <p>A detailed description of the child and/or abductor/vehicle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what age should the child be for the activation of an AMBER Alert?

    <p>Under eighteen (18) years of age</p> Signup and view all the answers

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