A: The Terminal Agency Coordinator (TAC) is responsible for approving access to the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) for criminal justice agencies.

A: Name
Physical description
Clothing
Medical information
Photo
GPS tracking status
Vehicle information

A: You can get a copy of the police report by going to the Records Bureau and presenting identification and the police report number.

A: If the missing persons message key code is entered into NCIC, the entry will be automatically pulled into the Missing Persons Clearinghouse.

A: Instruct your family to pick the most recent available photos of themselves.

A: You will need to contact the Missing Persons Clearinghouse Coordinator at the KBI and the incorrect photo will be deleted.

A: The Silver Alert program is a system that notifies law enforcement and the public when an individual who is cognitively impaired goes missing. The program is designed to help locate individuals quickly and safely.

A: The New York State Missing Adult Alert Program is a system that allows for the quick dissemination of information about missing adults who are believed to be in danger. The program is administered by the Missing Persons Clearinghouse at the state Division of Criminal Justice Services.

A: The Silver Alert program is a public notification system that is used to broadcast information about missing persons who are believed to suffer from dementia or other cognitive impairments.

A: The missing person must be at least 18 years old and have a cognitive disorder, mental disability or brain disorder. He or she also must face a credible risk of harm. Only law enforcement agencies can contact the Missing Persons Clearinghouse and request a Missing Adult Alert.

A: No.

A: If you see a missing person with a cognitive impairment, please call 9-1-1 and give as much information as possible about their whereabouts and any vehicles involved.

A: DNA testing is an incredibly powerful tool to protect your identity, and it’s often free to do so. You should avoid companies that require you to buy extra products based on your results (which is probably most of them). Most people choose to do their DNA testing with AncestryDNA, 23andMe, or FamilyTreeDNA (FTDNA) – all of which have a simple test that takes about 2-3 weeks.

A DNA test can be used to estimate a person

A: If you or someone you know is missing, please contact the Missing Persons Platform so that we can provide support and resources.

A: If you are pulled over by a police officer, pull over to the side of the road as soon as it is safe to do so, turn off your car, and turn on the interior light. Give the officer your driver's license, vehicle registration, and proof of insurance. If you need to retrieve anything from your glove compartment, tell the officer what you are doing and proceed when instructed.

A: The Morristown Police Department takes drunk driving very seriously and has officers dedicated to catching drunk drivers.

A: Family members of missing persons can provide DNA samples that are used to search for the missing person in the National DNA Index System. These samples are voluntary and are only used for this purpose.

A: Family reference samples are not searched against the criminal indices of CODIS.

A: A Family Reference Sample must be collected by a law enforcement officer, medical examiner, coroner, or other medicolegal investigator employed by NamUs.

A: In order for proper searching to take place in CODIS, DNA profiles from at least two family members should be collected for every missing person case.

A: If you are a law enforcement officer, you should report missing persons to NCIC and the Missing Person Clearinghouse.

A: The alert will be active for 72 hours, and the highway message signs will be activated for the first 8 hours after the alert is issued. If the individual is not located in 72 hours, the case will remain an active missing persons case and continue to be publicized on the DCJS website.

A: It can take up to 120 days for results to come back from a DNA test, but this timeline can be impacted by various factors.

A: A missing person is a person who has disappeared and whose status as alive or dead cannot be confirmed as their location and/or fate are not known.

A: There are many factors that can affect police response times, including the severity of the crime, the number of officers available, and the time of day.

A: The best way to report a problem to the police is to call the non-emergency number, 231-1212, or the Police District for your neighborhood.

A: There are always more police officers in your community than you can see. They are often working in plain clothes or un-marked cars, bicycle officers, and administrative staff that supplement the road patrol officers when needed.

A: The Missing Persons Platform is committed to protecting the privacy of our users. We will only collect, store and use your personal information for defined purposes. We use your information to support and deliver our services. We will never sell your information to third parties.

We will only collect, store and use your personal information for defined purposes. We use your information to support and deliver our services. We will never sell your information to third parties. You have choices about the information you provide to us

A: The Amber Alert is a specific public alert system made only for children ranging from 0-17 years of age. There are two missing adult alert systems available for specific demographics, with the Endangered Missing Person Alert serving adults with developmental disabilities and the Silver Alert serving individuals over the age of 65 and diagnosed with dementia.

A: Call takers are trained to get as much information as possible from callers in order to best determine the nature of the problem and its seriousness. This information is then relayed to responding officers so that they can best assist the caller.