NEW ALBANY POLICE DEPARTMENT - New Albany, Ohio

1. There is information to suggest that the child was forcibly or intentionally
removed or lured away from his/her location and is still missing.
2. The missing child is a potential victim of foul play or sexual exploitation or is in a
dangerous environment. A “dangerous environment” depends on the age and
development of the child and the circumstances surrounding the child’s
disappearance.
3. The missing child is believed to be with people who are not family members and
who endanger the welfare of the child.
4. The child is absent or has not returned home from school or other scheduled
activity and this is inconsistent with an established pattern of behavior.
5. It is the recommendation of the assigned officer(s) or detective that the
investigation supports the possibility that the child has been abducted.
6. Ensure the initial investigative procedures are executed and completed within the
first two to three hours of the investigation.
7. Prepare and update bulletins for local law enforcement agencies, missing
children clearinghouse(s), the FBI, and other appropriate agencies.
8. Establish a telephone hotline for receipt of tips and leads.
9. Contact the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) at 1-
800-843-5678 for investigative strategies on long-term missing children cases.
NCMEC can also provide assistance from Project ALERT and Team Adam. Both
organizations provide trained law enforcement personnel to assist and advise
local investigators to:
Assist the victim’s family
Provide the latest computer and communications technology
Enable rapid distribution of critical information to other agencies and
personnel
Assist in short and long-term case management
Provide expertise in handling specific crimes against children cases
Provide access to NCMEC’s extensive resources
Advise and assist in the investigation
10.1.4 Missing Adults over age 65 or Individuals with Mental Impairments -
Procedures
A. The State of Ohio has an Emergency Alert Program specific for endangered missing
adults age 65 and older or adults with mental impairments.
The following criteria must be met to issue an alert:
The local investigating law enforcement agency confirms that the individual is
missing.
The individual is 65 years of age or older or has a mental impairment.
The disappearance of the individual poses a credible threat of immediate danger
of serious bodily harm or death to the individual.
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