Missing Persons Quiz

What does the term "involuntary" refer to in the context of missing persons?

• A person of any age who is missing under circumstances indicating that the disappearance may have been voluntary

• A person of any age who is missing under circumstances indicating that the disappearance may not have been voluntary

• A person of any age who is missing under circumstances indicating that the disappearance was planned

• A person of any age who is missing under circumstances indicating that the disappearance was accidental

What age group does the term "missing person" specifically refer to?

• Under 18 years old

• 18 years old or older

• Any age

• Over 65 years old

What happens when a missing person report is entered into the NCIC?

• It results in automatic entry into the MPCH database

• It is sent to the local police department

• It is published in the local newspaper

• It is sent to the family of the missing person

Which of the following is a description required for NCIC entry?

• Description of clothing worn

• Description of financial status

• Description of medical history

• Description of educational background

What is the main function of the Texas Missing Persons Clearinghouse?

• To serve as a central database for all missing persons in Texas

• To provide financial support to families of missing persons

• To conduct search operations for missing persons

• To offer legal assistance to missing persons

According to Texas CCP 63.009, what should local law enforcement agencies do if the subject of the report is a child and the well-being of the child is in danger?

• Wait for 24 hours before starting an investigation

• Immediately start an investigation

• Notify the child's school

• Contact the child's relatives

If the subject of the report is a person with chronic dementia, what does Texas CCP 63.009 require?

• Wait for 24 hours before starting an investigation

• Immediately start an investigation

• Notify the person's workplace

• Contact the person's relatives

What is the immediate action required by Texas CCP 63.009 for a missing child or person with chronic dementia?

• Notify the media

• Immediately start an investigation

• Wait for 24 hours

• Contact the person's friends

What is the maximum time allowed for local law enforcement agencies to enter the name of the missing child or person into the clearinghouse after receiving the report?

• 24 hours

• 12 hours

• 6 hours

• 2 hours

What does the Endangered Missing alert signify?

• Missing intellectually disabled

• Missing military with mental illness

• Abducted children

• Violent criminal who has hurt/killed a cop