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?

Having a prescription drug dependency Signup and view all the answers

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

Reports should be made only after 48 hours Signup and view all the answers

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

Being mentally or physically disabled Signup and view all the answers

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

Being absent under inconsistent behavior patterns Signup and view all the answers

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

Believed to be with individuals who could endanger them Signup and view all the answers

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

Involvement of Special Victims Signup and view all the answers

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

Activate the Child Abduction Response Team Signup and view all the answers

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

Determine if the report meets the missing child definition Signup and view all the answers

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

Refer to the Runaway Section of the policy Signup and view all the answers

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

Dispatch a deputy immediately Signup and view all the answers

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

If unusual circumstances are involved Signup and view all the answers

What triggers an immediate expanded investigation for a missing child?

Involvement of Special Victims under foul play suspicion Signup and view all the answers

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

Notifying in cases of foul play or sexual exploitation Signup and view all the answers

What criteria must be met to activate a Purple Alert?

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

Who is eligible for a Purple Alert?

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

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

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

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

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

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

To provide immediate resources during child abduction investigations Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Silver Alert System?

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

When can the Silver Alert System be activated?

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

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

The local law enforcement agency Signup and view all the answers

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

When they exhibit irreversible deterioration of intellectual faculties Signup and view all the answers

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

1-888-356-4774 Signup and view all the answers

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

To keep the public informed and aid in search efforts Signup and view all the answers

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

Dynamic message signs Signup and view all the answers

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

The missing person has cognitive impairments Signup and view all the answers

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

Patrol Shift Leader level with FDLE authorization Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

Unless the child's life is in immediate danger Signup and view all the answers

Who recommends the activation of an AMBER Alert?

The local law enforcement agency of jurisdiction Signup and view all the answers

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

At the Patrol Shift Leader level, with FDLE authorization Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

Under eighteen (18) years of age Signup and view all the answers