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Manual of Policy and Procedures / Volume 2 - Organization and Functions / Chapter 5 - Detective Division

2-05/080.05 - Missing Persons Unit


2-05/080.00 - Homicide Bureau
2-05/090.00 - Major Crimes Bureau

Responsibilities and duties performed by this Unit include:

  • investigating missing persons who are 18 years and older;
  • investigating found persons cases;
  • assisting Homicide Bureau in the identification of John and Jane Does;
  • assisting Stations in identifying found "Doe" children;
  • assisting other agencies with missing/found persons;
  • managing a publicity program where missing children's pictures are publicized nationwide in an attempt to locate; and
  • checking the accuracy of computer entries on missing children.