Missing Persons

Question 1

What is the definition of a Missing person

Answer 1

Any person who is reported missing and there are fears for their safety or welfare.

Question 2

What do you consider when fearing for their safety?

Answer 2

ZAC:
Zone of safety - Person is outside their usual surroundings.
Age: Small children or elderly.
Circumstances: Usual, dangerous or suspicious.

Question 3

What are the categories of Missing Persons?

Answer 3

• Voluntary.
• Involuntary.
• Lost due to event.
• Missing overseas.

Question 4

How would you describe a voluntary missing person?

Answer 4

Someone who has control over their actions and has decided upon a course of actions. Eg. Runaways.

Question 5

How would you describe an involuntary missing person?

Answer 5

Someone who is missing against their will. Eg. Kidnapping, mental health, abductions.

Question 6

How would you describe a lost missing person?

Answer 6

Someone who is temporary disoriented. Eg. Lost at seas, in bush.

Question 7

Who can make a missing person report?

Answer 7

Anyone, they don’t need to be a relative.

Question 8

At what points to you check in?

Answer 8

• 3 days.
• 14 days.
• 30 days.
• 90 days.
• 1 year.