Protocol for Taking Missing Person Information in NYS
Each state has a protocol for taking missing person information. In New York State the protocol for taking missing person information depends upon the age of the individual being reported missing.
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Under 18-Years-Old
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The state of New York does not allow an agency to require a waiting period to file a missing persons report on a child under 18-years- old. This includes any type of missing child case including stranger and family abduction, runaway or unknown circumstances.
College Students and Adults
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According to the NYS Campus Safety Act, all universities and colleges are to have policies in effect with respect to missing college students regardless of their age. When foul play is suspected in the disappearance of a college student it is required that a report be filled out at the time the disappearance is reported. This is not specifically required in the case of a missing adult. However, it is strongly suggested that a report should be immediately taken.
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Missing Person Reports
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The information taken during a missing person report consists of a description and a photo of the missing person. It is also necessary to provide medical, optical and dental history and a release form authorizing physicians to provide information, if necessary. It may also be necessary to provide fingerprints of the missing person. After the report is complete, the investigating officer must immediately enter all the information into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database. When the missing person is found, the information is purged from the system and original medical forms are returned.
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