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332.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
This policy provides guidance for handling missing person investigations. 332.1.1 DEFINITIONS
Definitions related to this policy include:
At risk - Includes , but is not limited to (Penal Code § 14215):
• A victim of a crime or foul play.
• A person missing and in need of medical attention.
• A missing person with no pattern of running away or disappearing. • A missing person who may be the victim of parental abduction. • A mentally impaired missing person, including cognitively impaired or developmentally disabled.
Missing person - Any person who is reported missing to law enforcement when the person’s person's location is unknown. This includes a child who has been taken, detained, concealed, enticed away, or kept by a parent in violation of the law (Penal Code § 277 et seq.). It also includes any child who is missing voluntarily, involuntarily, or under circumstances that do not conform to his/her their ordinary habits or behavior, and who may be in need of assistance (Penal Code § 14215).
Missing person networks - Databases or computer networks that are available to law enforcement and that are suitable for obtaining information related to missing persons investigations. These include This includes the National Crime Information Center (NCIC), the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs), the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS), the Missing Person System (MPS), and the Unidentified Persons System (UPS).
332.2 POLICY
The Alameda Police Department does not consider any report of a missing person to be routine and assumes that the missing person is in need of immediate assistance until an investigation reveals otherwise. The Alameda Police Department gives missing person cases priority over property-related cases and will not require any time frame to pass before beginning a missing person investigation (Penal Code § 14211).
332.3 REQUIRED FORMS AND BIOLOGICAL SAMPLE COLLECTION KITS The Criminal Investigations supervisor should ensure the forms and kits are developed and available in accordance with this policy, state law, federal law and the California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Missing Persons Investigations guidelines, including:
• Alameda Police Department report form for use in missing person cases Exhibit 1
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• Missing person school notification form
• Medical records release form from the California Department of Justice • California DOJ missing person forms as appropriate
• Biological sample collection kits
332.4 ACCEPTANCE OF REPORTS
Any member encountering a person who wishes to report a missing person or runaway shall render assistance without delay (Penal Code § 14211). This can be accomplished by accepting the report via telephone or in-person and initiating the investigation. Those members who do not take such reports or who are unable to render immediate assistance shall promptly dispatch or alert a member who can take the report.
A report shall be accepted in all cases and regardless of where the person was last seen, where the person resides or any other question of jurisdiction (Penal Code § 14211). 332.5 INITIAL INVESTIGATION
Officers or other members conducting the initial investigation of a missing person should take the following investigative actions, as applicable:
(a) Respond to a dispatched call for service
as soon as practicable.
(b) Interview the reporting party and any witnesses to determine whether the person qualifies as a missing person and, if so, whether the person may be at risk. (c) Notify a supervisor immediately if there is evidence that a missing person is either at risk or may qualify for a public alert, or both (see the Public Alerts Policy). (d) Broadcast a "Be on the Look-Out " (BOLO) bulletin" if the person is under 21 years of age or there is evidence that the missing person is at risk. The BOLO should be broadcast as soon as practicable but in no event more than one hour after determining the missing person is under 21 years of age or may be at risk (Penal Code § 14211). (e) Ensure that entries are made into the appropriate missing person networks as follows:
1. Immediately, when the missing person is at risk.
2. In all other cases, as soon as practicable, but not later than two hours from the time of the initial report (34 USC § 41308)
.
(f) Complete the appropriate report forms accurately and completely and initiate a search as applicable under according to the facts.
(g) Collect and/or review:
1. A photograph and a fingerprint card of the missing person, if available.
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2. A voluntarily provided biological sample of the missing person, if available (e.g., toothbrush, hairbrush).
3. Any documents that may assist in the investigation, such as court orders regarding custody.
4. Any other evidence that may assist in the investigation, including personal electronic devices (e.g., cell phones, computers).
(h) When circumstances permit and if appropriate, attempt to determine the missing person’s person's location through his/her their telecommunications carrier. (i) Contact the appropriate agency if the report relates to a previously made missing person report previously made to another agency and another that agency is actively investigating that report the report. When this is not practical practicable, the information should be documented in an appropriate report for transmission to the appropriate agency. If the information relates to an at-risk missing person, the member should notify a supervisor and proceed with reasonable steps to locate the missing person.
332.6 REPORT PROCEDURES AND ROUTING
Employees should complete all missing person reports and forms promptly and advise the appropriate supervisor as soon as a missing person report is ready for review. 332.6.1 SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES
The responsibilities of the supervisor shall include, but are not limited to:
(a) Reviewing and approving missing person reports upon receipt.
1. The reports should be promptly sent to the Records Division. (b) Ensuring resources are deployed as appropriate.
(c) Initiating a command post as needed.
(d) Ensuring applicable notifications and public alerts are made and documented. (e) Ensuring that records have been entered into the appropriate missing persons networks.
(f) Taking reasonable steps to identify and address any jurisdictional issues to ensure cooperation among agencies.
If the case falls within the jurisdiction of another agency, the supervisor should facilitate transfer of the case to the agency of jurisdiction.
332.6.2 RECORDS DIVISION RESPONSIBILITIES
The
receiving responsibilities of the receiving member shall include but are not limited to:
(a) As soon as reasonable under the circumstances, notify notifying and forward forwarding a copy of the report to the law enforcement agency having of jurisdiction over the missing person’s for the missing person's residence in cases where the missing person is a resident of another jurisdiction (Penal Code § 14211).
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(c) Notify Notifying and forward forwarding a copy of the report to the law enforcement agency having of jurisdiction over for the missing person’s person's intended or possible destination, if known.
(d) Forward Forwarding a copy of the report to the Investigations. (e) Coordinate Coordinating with the NCIC Terminal Contractor for California to have the missing person record in the NCIC computer networks updated with additional information obtained from missing person investigations (34 USC § 41308). 332.7 INVESTIGATIONS FOLLOW-UP
In addition to completing or continuing any actions listed above, the investigator assigned to a missing person investigation:
(a) Shall ensure that the missing person’s person's school is notified within 10 days if the missing person is a juvenile.
1. The notice shall be in writing and should also include a photograph (Education Code § 49068.6).
2. The investigator should meet with school officials regarding the notice as appropriate to stress the importance of including the notice in the child’s child's student file, along with the investigator's contact information if the school receives a call requesting the transfer of the missing child’s child's files to another school.
(b) Should recontact the reporting person party and/or other witnesses within 30 days of the initial report and within 30 days thereafter to keep them informed, as appropriate, and to determine if any additional information has become available via the reporting party.
(c) Should consider contacting other agencies involved in the case to determine if any additional information is available.
(d) Shall verify and update CLETS, NCIC, and any other applicable missing person networks within 30 days of the original entry into the networks and every 30 days thereafter until the missing person is located (34 USC § 41308). (e) Should continue to make reasonable efforts to locate the missing person and document these efforts at least every 30 days.
(f) Shall maintain a close liaison with state and local child welfare systems and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children® Children (NCMEC) if the missing person is under the age of 21 and shall promptly notify NCMEC when the person is missing from a foster care family home or childcare institution (34 USC § 41308). (g) Should make appropriate inquiry with the Coroner.
(h) Should obtain and forward medical and dental records, photos, X-rays, and biological samples pursuant to Penal Code § 14212 and Penal Code § 14250.
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(j) Should consider making appropriate entries and searches in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs).
(k) In the case of an at-risk missing person or a person who has been missing for an extended time, should consult with a supervisor regarding seeking federal assistance from the FBI and the U.S. Marshals Service (28 USC § 566). 332.8 WHEN A MISSING PERSON IS FOUND
When any person reported missing is found, the assigned investigator shall document the location of the missing person in the appropriate report, notify the relatives and/or reporting party, as appropriate, and other involved agencies and refer the case for additional investigation if warranted.
Upon
The Records Supervisor shall ensure that, upon receipt of information that a missing person has been located, the following occurs (Penal Code § 14213):
(a) Notification is made to California DOJ.
(b) The missing person’s school is notified.
(c) Entries are made in the applicable missing person networks. (d) Immediately notify the Attorney General’s Office.
(e) Notification shall be made to any other law enforcement agency that took the initial report or participated in the investigation within 24 hours. 332.8.1 UNIDENTIFIED PERSONS
Alameda Police Department members Members investigating a case of an unidentified person who is deceased or a living person who cannot assist in identifying him/herself themself should:
(a) Obtain a complete description of the person.
(b) Enter the unidentified person’s person's description into the NCIC Unidentified Person File and the NamUs database.
(c) Use available resources, such as those related to missing persons, to identify the person.
332.9 CASE CLOSURE
The Investigations supervisor may authorize the closure of a missing person case after considering the following:
(a) Closure is appropriate when the missing person is confirmed returned or evidence has matched an unidentified person or body.
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(c) If this department
department is not the lead agency, the case can be made inactivate inactive if all investigative leads have been exhausted, the lead agency has been notified, and entries are made in the applicable missing person networks as appropriate.
(d) A missing person case should not be closed or reclassified because the person would have reached a certain age or adulthood or because the person is now the subject of a criminal or civil warrant.
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1044.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
In order to project uniformity and neutrality toward the public and other members of the Department, employees shall maintain their personal hygiene and appearance to project a professional image appropriate for this Department and for their assignment. 1044.2 GROOMING STANDARDS
Unless otherwise stated and because deviations from these standards could present officer safety issues, the following appearance standards shall apply to all employees, except those whose current assignment would deem them not appropriate, and where the Chief of Police has granted exception.
1044.2.1 HAIR
Hairstyles of all members shall be neat in appearance. For male sworn members, hair must not extend below the top edge of the uniform collar while assuming a normal stance.
For female sworn members, hair must be no longer than the horizontal level of the bottom of the uniform patch when the employee is standing erect, worn up or in a tightly wrapped braid or ponytail.
1044.2.2 MUSTACHES
A short and neatly trimmed mustache may be worn. Mustaches shall not extend below the corners of the mouth or beyond the natural hairline of the upper lip. 1044.2.3 SIDEBURNS
Sideburns shall not extend below the bottom of the outer ear opening (the top of the earlobes) and shall be trimmed and neat.
1044.2.4 FACIAL HAIR
Facial hair may be worn
, as long as it does not interfere with safety equipment. Facial hair and shall be neatly trimmed, and not exceeding a half inch in length, unless authorized by the Chief of Police.
1044.2.5 FINGERNAILS
Fingernails extending beyond the tip of the finger can pose a safety hazard to officers or others.
For this reason, fingernails shall be trimmed so that no point of the nail extends beyond the tip of the finger.
1044.2.6 JEWELRY
For the purpose of this policy, jewelry refers to rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, wristwatches, and tie tacks or tie bars. Jewelry shall present a professional image and may not create a safety concern for the department member or others. Jewelry that depicts racial, sexual, discriminatory, gang-related, or obscene language is not allowed.
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(d) One small bracelet, including a bracelet identifying a medical condition, may be worn on one arm.
(e) Wristwatches shall be conservative and present a professional image. (f) Tie tacks or tie bars worn with civilian attire shall be conservative and present a professional image.
1044.3 TATTOOS
While on duty or representing the Department in any official capacity, every reasonable effort should be made to conceal tattoos or other body art. At no time while on duty or representing the Department in any official capacity, shall any offensive tattoo be visible (examples of offensive tattoos would include, but not be limited to, those which depict racial, sexual, discriminatory, gang related, or obscene language).
1044.4 BODY PIERCING OR ALTERATION
Body piercing or alteration to any area of the body visible in any authorized uniform or attire that is a deviation from normal anatomical features and which is not medically required is prohibited.
Such body alteration includes, but is not limited to:
(a) Tongue splitting or piercing.
(b) The complete or transdermal implantation of any material other than hair replacement. (c) Abnormal shaping of the ears, eyes, nose or teeth
(d) Branding or scarification.
1044.4.1 COSMETICS
Cosmetics shall be subdued and blended to closely resemble natural skin color and present a professional appearance. The wearing of false eyelashes by an officer is prohibited. 1044.4.2 EXCEPTIONS
Exceptions to the requirements of this order will only be granted for medical reasons supported by documentation from a licensed physician verifying that a prohibitive medical condition exists.
Such documentation shall be reviewed and approved by the Chief of Police.
The Chief of Police, or his/her designate, may authorize exceptions to this policy to accomplish a police purpose.
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Members who seek cultural (e.g., culturally protected hairstyles) or other exemptions to this policy that are protected by law should generally be accommodated (Government Code § 12926). A member with an exemption may be ineligible for an assignment if the individual accommodation presents a security or safety risk. The Chief of Police should be advised any time a request for such an accommodation is denied or when a member with a cultural or other exemption is denied an assignment based on a safety or security risk.
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1059.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The purpose of this policy is to establish an ongoing and effective plan to reduce the incidence of illness and injury for members of the Alameda Police Department, in accordance with the requirements of 8 CCR 3203.
This policy specifically applies to illness and injury that results in lost time or that requires medical treatment beyond first aid. Although this policy provides the essential guidelines for a plan that reduces illness and injury, it may be supplemented by procedures outside the Policy Manual.
This policy does not supersede, but supplements any related Citywide safety efforts. 1059.2 POLICY
The Alameda Police Department is committed to providing a safe environment for its members and visitors and to minimizing the incidence of work-related illness and injuries. The Alameda Police Department will establish and maintain an Illness and Injury Prevention program and will provide tools, training and safeguards designed to reduce the potential for accidents, illness and injuries. It is the intent of the Alameda Police Department to comply with all laws and regulations related to occupational safety.
1059.3 ILLNESS AND INJURY PREVENTION PLAN
The Administration Bureau Commander is responsible for developing an illness and injury prevention plan that shall include:
(a) Workplace safety and health training programs.
(b) Regularly scheduled safety meetings.
(c) Posted or distributed safety information.
(d) A system for members to anonymously inform management about workplace hazards. (e) Establishment of a safety and health committee that will:
1. Meet regularly.
2. Prepare a written record of safety and health committee meetings.
3. Review the results of periodic scheduled inspections.
4. Review investigations of accidents and exposures.
5. Make suggestions to command staff for the prevention of future incidents.
6. Review investigations of alleged hazardous conditions.
7. Submit recommendations to assist in the evaluation of member safety suggestions.
8. Assess the effectiveness of efforts made by the Alameda Police Department to meet relevant standards.
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1059.4 ADMINISTRATION BUREAU COMMANDER RESPONSIBILITIES The responsibilities of the Administration Bureau Commander include but are not limited to:
(a) Managing and implementing a plan to reduce the incidence of member illness and injury.
(b) Ensuring that a system of communication is in place that facilitates a continuous flow of safety and health information between supervisors and members. This system shall include:
1. New member orientation that includes a discussion of safety and health policies and procedures.
2. Regular member review of the illness and injury prevention plan.
3. Access to the illness and injury prevention plan to members or their representatives as set forth in 8 CCR 3203.
(c) Ensuring that all safety and health policies and procedures are clearly communicated and understood by all members.
(d) Taking reasonable steps to ensure that all members comply with safety rules in order to maintain a safe work environment. This includes but is not limited to:
1. Informing members of the illness and injury prevention guidelines.
2. Recognizing members who perform safe work practices.
3. Ensuring that the member evaluation process includes member safety performance.
4. Ensuring department compliance to meet standards regarding the following:
(a) Respiratory protection (8 CCR 5144)
(b) Bloodborne pathogens (8 CCR 5193)
(c) Aerosol transmissible diseases (8 CCR 5199)
(d) Heat illness (8 CCR 3395
; 8 CCR 3396)
(e) Emergency Action Plan (8 CCR 3220)
(f) Fire Prevention Plan (8 CCR 3221)
(g) Hazards associated with wildfire smoke (8 CCR 5141.1) (e) Making available the Identified Hazards and Correction Record form to document inspections, unsafe conditions or work practices, and actions taken to correct unsafe conditions and work practices.
(f) Making available the Investigation/Corrective Action Report to document individual incidents or accidents.
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This form will include the member’s member's name or other identifier, training dates, type of training, and training providers.
(h) Conducting and documenting a regular review of the illness and injury prevention plan. 1059.5 SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervisor responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
(a) Ensuring member compliance with illness and injury prevention guidelines and answering questions from members about this policy.
(b) Training, counseling, instructing or making informal verbal admonishments any time safety performance is deficient. Supervisors may also initiate discipline when it is reasonable and appropriate under the Standards of Conduct Policy. (c) Establishing and maintaining communication with members on health and safety issues. This is essential for an injury-free, productive workplace. (d) Completing required forms and reports relating to illness and injury prevention; such forms and reports shall be submitted to the Personnel and Training Sergeant Administration Bureau Commander.
(e) Notifying the Personnel and Training Sergeant Administration Bureau Commander when:
1. New substances, processes, procedures or equipment that present potential new hazards are introduced into the work environment.
2. New, previously unidentified hazards are recognized.
3. Occupational illnesses and injuries occur.
4. New and/or permanent or intermittent members are hired or reassigned to processes, operations or tasks for which a hazard evaluation has not been previously conducted.
5. Workplace conditions warrant an inspection.
1059.6 HAZARDS
All members should report and/or take reasonable steps to correct unsafe or unhealthy work conditions, practices or procedures in a timely manner. Members should make their reports to a supervisor (as a general rule, their own supervisors).
Supervisors should make reasonable efforts to correct unsafe or unhealthy work conditions in a timely manner, based on the severity of the hazard. These hazards should be corrected when observed or discovered, when it is reasonable to do so. When a hazard exists that cannot be immediately abated without endangering members or property, supervisors should protect or remove all exposed members from the area or item, except those necessary to correct the existing condition.
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All significant actions taken and dates they are completed shall be documented on an Identified Hazards and Correction Record form. This form should be forwarded to the Personnel and Training Sergeant via the chain of command.
The Personnel and Training Sergeant will take appropriate action to ensure the illness and injury prevention plan addresses potential hazards upon such notification. 1059.7 INSPECTIONS
Safety inspections are crucial to a safe work environment. These inspections identify and evaluate workplace hazards and permit mitigation of those hazards. A hazard assessment checklist should be used for documentation and to ensure a thorough assessment of the work environment.
The Personnel and Training Sergeant shall ensure that the appropriate documentation is completed for each inspection.
1059.7.1 EQUIPMENT
Members are charged with daily vehicle inspections of their assigned vehicles and of their personal protective equipment (PPE) prior to working in the field. Members shall complete the Identified Hazards and Correction Record form if an unsafe condition cannot be immediately corrected.
Members should forward this form to their supervisors.
1059.8 INVESTIGATIONS
Any member sustaining any work-related illness or injury, as well as any member who is involved in any accident or hazardous substance exposure while on-duty shall report such event as soon as practicable to a supervisor. Members observing or learning of a potentially hazardous condition are to promptly report the condition to their immediate supervisors.
A supervisor receiving such a report should personally investigate the incident or ensure that an investigation is conducted. Investigative procedures for workplace accidents and hazardous substance exposures should include:
(a) A visit to the accident scene as soon as possible.
(b) An interview of the injured member and witnesses.
(c) An examination of the workplace for factors associated with the accident/exposure. (d) Determination of the cause of the accident/exposure. (e) Corrective action to prevent the accident/exposure from reoccurring. (f) Documentation of the findings and corrective actions taken. (g) Completion of an Investigation/Corrective Action Report form. (h) Completion of an Identified Hazards and Correction Record form.
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Published with permission by Alameda Police Department ***DRAFT*** Illness and Injury Prevention - 5 Additionally, the supervisor should proceed with the steps to report an on-duty injury, as required under the Occupational Disease and Work-Related Injury Reporting Policy, in conjunction with this investigation to avoid duplication and ensure timely reporting. 1059.9 TRAINING
The Administration Bureau Commander should work with the Training Sergeant to provide all members, including supervisors, with training on general and job-specific workplace safety and health practices. Training shall be provided:
(a) To supervisors to familiarize them with the safety and health hazards to which members under their immediate direction and control may be exposed. (b) To all members with respect to hazards specific to each member’s job assignment. (c) To all members given new job assignments for which training has not previously been provided.
(d) Whenever new substances, processes, procedures or equipment are introduced to the workplace and represent a new hazard.
(e) Whenever the Alameda Police Department is made aware of a new or previously unrecognized hazard.
1059.9.1 TRAINING TOPICS
The Training Sergeant shall ensure that training includes:
(a) Reporting unsafe conditions, work practices and injuries, and informing a supervisor when additional instruction is needed.
(b) Use of appropriate clothing, including gloves and footwear. (c) Use of respiratory equipment.
(d) Availability of toilet, hand-washing and drinking-water facilities. (e) Provisions for medical services and first aid.
(f) Handling of bloodborne pathogens and other biological hazards. (g) Prevention of heat and cold stress.
(h) Identification and handling of hazardous materials, including chemical hazards to which members could be exposed, and review of resources for identifying and mitigating hazards (e.g., hazard labels, Safety Data Sheets (SDS)). (i) Mitigation of physical hazards, such as heat and cold stress, noise, and ionizing and non-ionizing radiation.
(j) Identification and mitigation of ergonomic hazards, including working on ladders or in a stooped posture for prolonged periods.
(k) Back exercises/stretches and proper lifting techniques. (l) Avoidance of slips and falls.
(m) Good housekeeping and fire prevention.
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1059.10 RECORDS
Except as otherwise provided in applicable law, records and training documentation relating to illness and injury prevention will be maintained in accordance with the established records retention schedule.