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Manual of Policy and Procedures / Volume 3 - Policy and Ethics / Chapter 7 - Communications

3-07/020.15 - Missing and Found Child Broadcasts


3-07/020.05 - Emergency Crime Broadcasts
3-07/020.20 - Silent Alarm Radio Calls

If the subject is of critical age (16 years of age or under), a broadcast shall be initiated by the handling Unit.  If the subject is over the critical age, but there are extenuating circumstances involved (suicidal, mentally ill, diabetic, retarded, in need of medical attention, etc.), the field Unit shall determine the need for a broadcast.  The basic information for broadcasts shall include:

  • Reporting Unit;
  • Name of missing child (last, first and middle);
  • Address;
  • Physical description and any outstanding features;
  • Mental condition (retarded, etc.);
  • Clothing description;
  • Time and locate on last seen; and
  • Probable destination (if given).

A "Found Child" broadcast must be issued if the subject is found and a "Missing child" broadcast has been made.  If no missing broadcast was issued and subject is found, only the concerned Station shall be notified.