{"id":29571,"date":"2019-03-06T20:00:48","date_gmt":"2019-03-07T02:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amberadvocate.org\/listas-de-control-de-la-investigacion\/lista-de-control-del-agente-investigador\/"},"modified":"2025-11-14T10:38:06","modified_gmt":"2025-11-14T16:38:06","slug":"lista-de-control-del-agente-investigador","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/amberadvocate.org\/es\/recursos-de-la-alerta-amber\/listas-de-control-de-la-investigacion\/lista-de-control-del-agente-investigador\/","title":{"rendered":"Lista de control del agente investigador"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-29571\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-29571-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-29571-0\" ><div id=\"pgc-29571-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-29571-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-29571-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-29571-1\" ><div id=\"pgc-29571-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-29571-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-icon panel-first-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-icon so-widget-sow-icon-default-c6e9c96df11b-29571\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-icon-container sow-icon\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"sow-icon-fontawesome sow-fas\" data-sow-icon=\"&#xf002;\"\n\t\t \n\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-29571-1-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>La Lista de Comprobaci\u00f3n del Agente de Investigaci\u00f3n que figura a continuaci\u00f3n es un recurso para facilitar la comunicaci\u00f3n eficaz y la documentaci\u00f3n de informaci\u00f3n valiosa en respuesta a las denuncias de menores desaparecidos o sustra\u00eddos en peligro. Los procesos de investigaci\u00f3n son cruciales para todas las partes implicadas en la b\u00fasqueda y recuperaci\u00f3n de un menor desaparecido o sustra\u00eddo. Esta lista de comprobaci\u00f3n presenta t\u00e9cnicas espec\u00edficas para tratar las sustracciones no familiares, las sustracciones familiares y las fugas, as\u00ed como consideraciones importantes para la obtenci\u00f3n de informaci\u00f3n y la transici\u00f3n del incidente de los primeros intervinientes de la patrulla. Se anima a los agentes encargados de la investigaci\u00f3n a que se familiaricen con esta lista de comprobaci\u00f3n antes de cualquier denuncia de desaparici\u00f3n o sustracci\u00f3n de menores.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-29571-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-29571-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-29571-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_siteorigin-panels-builder panel-first-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div id=\"pl-w5cb5e5214c5b8\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-w5cb5e5214c5b8-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-w5cb5e5214c5b8-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w5cb5e5214c5b8-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-w5cb5e5214c5b8-0-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h4>FORMACI\u00d3N ONLINE A TU RITMO CON ESTA LISTA DE COMPROBACI\u00d3N: Si est\u00e1s interesado en seguir un m\u00f3dulo en l\u00ednea a tu propio ritmo que te gu\u00ede paso a paso a trav\u00e9s de esta lista de comprobaci\u00f3n, utilizando un escenario ficticio de ni\u00f1o desaparecido, haz clic a continuaci\u00f3n para obtener m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n sobre esa oferta de 1 hora de duraci\u00f3n (y registrarte si lo deseas).<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-w5cb5e5214c5b8-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-w5cb5e5214c5b8-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w5cb5e5214c5b8-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-button panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-button so-widget-sow-button-flat-62bbc4409014\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"ow-button-base ow-button-align-center\"\n>\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/ncjtc.fvtc.edu\/trainings\/TR00227450\/TRI2406369\/checklist-training-for-investigative-officers\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"sowb-button ow-icon-placement-left ow-button-hover\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" \t>\n\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"sow-icon-fontawesome sow-fas\" data-sow-icon=\"&#xf019;\"\n\t\tstyle=\"color: #ffffff\" \n\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n\t\t\tM\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n y registro para el curso de formaci\u00f3n autodidacta sobre la lista de control del investigador\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w5cb5e5214c5b8-1-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w5cb5e5214c5b8-1-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-button panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-button so-widget-sow-button-flat-fef1cd11ca8a\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"ow-button-base ow-button-align-center\"\n>\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/amberadvocate.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/investigative_officer_checklist_comprehensive-advocate.pdf\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"sowb-button ow-icon-placement-left ow-button-hover\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" \t>\n\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"sow-icon-fontawesome sow-fas\" data-sow-icon=\"&#xf019;\"\n\t\tstyle=\"color: #ffffff\" \n\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n\t\t\tDescargar un PDF de la lista de control exhaustiva\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-29571-2-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_siteorigin-panels-builder\" data-index=\"4\" ><div id=\"pl-w681cca1159102\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-w681cca1159102-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-w681cca1159102-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w681cca1159102-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-w681cca1159102-0-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h4>FORMACI\u00d3N ONLINE A TU RITMO CON ESTA LISTA DE COMPROBACI\u00d3N: Si est\u00e1s interesado en seguir un m\u00f3dulo en l\u00ednea a tu propio ritmo que te gu\u00ede paso a paso a trav\u00e9s de esta lista de comprobaci\u00f3n, utilizando un escenario ficticio de ni\u00f1o desaparecido, haz clic a continuaci\u00f3n para obtener m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n sobre esa oferta de 1 hora de duraci\u00f3n (y registrarte si lo deseas).<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-w681cca1159102-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-w681cca1159102-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w681cca1159102-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-button panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-button so-widget-sow-button-flat-e390fabdf0f1\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"ow-button-base ow-button-align-center\"\n>\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/ncjtc.fvtc.edu\/trainings\/TR00227450\/TRI2406369\/checklist-training-for-investigative-officers\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"sowb-button ow-icon-placement-left ow-button-hover\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" \t>\n\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"sow-icon-fontawesome sow-fas\" data-sow-icon=\"&#xf390;\"\n\t\tstyle=\"color: #ffffff\" \n\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n\t\t\tM\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n y registro para el curso de formaci\u00f3n autodidacta sobre la lista de control del investigador\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-29571-2-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-headline panel-last-child\" data-index=\"5\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-29571-2-0-2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-headline so-widget-sow-headline-default-cd53cb4a9123-29571\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"sow-headline-container \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"sow-headline\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tLista de control de la investigaci\u00f3n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"decoration\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"decoration-inside\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-29571-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-29571-3\" ><div id=\"pgc-29571-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-29571-3-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_lsow-accordion panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"6\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-lsow-accordion so-widget-lsow-accordion-default-d75171398898-29571\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<h3 class=\"widget-title\">1. Obtain a briefing from the first responding officer(s) and other on-scene personnel. Verify the accuracy of all descriptive information and other details developed so far during the preliminary investigation.<\/h3><div class=\"lsow-accordion style2\" data-toggle=\"false\" data-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"lsow-panel\" id=\"\"><div class=\"lsow-panel-title\">More Information<\/div><div class=\"lsow-panel-content\"><p>Meet with the first responder(s) to obtain pertinent information about the investigation. <em>This briefing should be conducted prior to interviews with family members of the missing child or witnesses who may have been identified during the initial stage of the case. <\/em>The verification process should include all details developed during the preliminary investigation. During the interview process the investigator should be alert to facts or statements in conflict with those gathered by the first responder(s).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><!-- .lsow-panel --><\/div><!-- .lsow-accordion --><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-29571-4\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-29571-4\" ><div id=\"pgc-29571-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-29571-4-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_lsow-accordion panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"7\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-lsow-accordion so-widget-lsow-accordion-default-d75171398898-29571\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<h3 class=\"widget-title\">2. Conduct initial neighborhood\/area canvassing operations using a standardized approach and questionnaire to create consistency of approach and questions, and thorough documentation, by all officers involved.<\/h3><div class=\"lsow-accordion style2\" data-toggle=\"false\" data-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"lsow-panel\" id=\"\"><div class=\"lsow-panel-title\">More Information<\/div><div class=\"lsow-panel-content\"><p>A thorough canvass of the neighborhood or area should be conducted without delay. The objective is to identify and interview all people within the abduction\/incident zone who may be able to provide information related to the incident.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Verify that a command post has been or is actively being established. If not, make the necessary arrangements to correct the situation with the supervisory officer prior to canvassing.<\/li>\n<li>Call out pre-selected and trained volunteers or execute a defined process for soliciting and vetting ad hoc volunteers if a pre-established volunteer group is not in place.<\/li>\n<li>Assign officers and staff on hand as supervisors to oversee canvass teams and\/or volunteer groups. (The ideal ratio of supervisor to canvassing officers\/volunteers is 1:5.)<\/li>\n<li>Determine how far the canvass should extend geographically.<\/li>\n<li>Work with your communications center to run sex offender queries and identify offenders residing and\/or working in the area.<\/li>\n<li>Use an assignment sheet to record assignment updates throughout the investigation and make this available to all personnel working on the case.<\/li>\n<li>Assign someone to serve as an evidence recorder and an entry\/exit recorder (also responsible for maintaining an event timetable).\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amberadvocate.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Crime_Scene_Investigation.pdf\">Example of Crime Scene Entry Log <\/a>(see final page, p. 180)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amberadvocate.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Lead_Sheet_Log__Instructions.pdf\">Example of Lead Sheet Assignment Log<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><!-- .lsow-panel --><\/div><!-- .lsow-accordion --><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-29571-5\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-29571-5\" ><div id=\"pgc-29571-5-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-29571-5-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_lsow-accordion panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"8\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-lsow-accordion so-widget-lsow-accordion-default-d75171398898-29571\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<h3 class=\"widget-title\">3. Obtain a brief, recent history of family dynamics.<\/h3><div class=\"lsow-accordion style2\" data-toggle=\"false\" data-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"lsow-panel\" id=\"\"><div class=\"lsow-panel-title\">More Information<\/div><div class=\"lsow-panel-content\"><p>The investigative officer should interview the following individuals toward developing a victimology\/victim profile in the case.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Family members<\/li>\n<li>Neighbors or nearby families<\/li>\n<li>Teachers &amp; classmates\/friends and bus drivers<\/li>\n<li>Any individuals or organizations that the child has been known to spend time with<\/li>\n<li>Employers &amp; coworkers (with working-age missing juveniles)<\/li>\n<li>Any individuals or organizations with which the child has been known to spend time<\/li>\n<li>Witnesses<\/li>\n<li>Other individuals with information\/knowledge of history\/dynamics, as appropriate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><!-- .lsow-panel --><\/div><!-- .lsow-accordion --><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-29571-6\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-29571-6\" ><div id=\"pgc-29571-6-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-29571-6-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_lsow-accordion panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"9\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-lsow-accordion so-widget-lsow-accordion-default-d75171398898-29571\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<h3 class=\"widget-title\">4. Identify and further investigate reasons for any conflicting witness and\/or interviewee information, working toward resolution of the conflicting elements.<\/h3><div class=\"lsow-accordion style2\" data-toggle=\"false\" data-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"lsow-panel\" id=\"\"><div class=\"lsow-panel-title\">More Information<\/div><div class=\"lsow-panel-content\"><p>The first responder and the investigative officer should discuss and compare all field notes, incorporating any recent updates received from telecommunications. This collaborative evaluation will provide the investigative staff with a solid foundation upon which to structure future case directions. Further investigate toward resolution of any conflicting elements gathered through interviews and canvassing.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><!-- .lsow-panel --><\/div><!-- .lsow-accordion --><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-29571-7\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-29571-7\" ><div id=\"pgc-29571-7-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-29571-7-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_lsow-accordion panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"10\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-lsow-accordion so-widget-lsow-accordion-default-d75171398898-29571\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<h3 class=\"widget-title\">5. Collect article(s) of the child\u2019s clothing for scent-tracking purposes. Review and evaluate all available information and evidence collected. Secure the child\u2019s latest medical and dental records.<\/h3><div class=\"lsow-accordion style2\" data-toggle=\"false\" data-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"lsow-panel\" id=\"\"><div class=\"lsow-panel-title\">More Information<\/div><div class=\"lsow-panel-content\"><p>These items may contain hair and other material useful as DNA evidence. Also look for pencils or toys that contain impressions the child\u2019s teeth. Obtain a description of birthmarks, scars, tattoos, missing teeth, eyeglasses or contacts, speech patterns, and other noticeable behavioral traits. If possible, collect any child ID kits information from the family. Obtain photographs that show the child as he\/she looks currently. Collect fingerprints from the child\u2019s room and\/or personal items. Obtain medical and dental records.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><!-- .lsow-panel --><\/div><!-- .lsow-accordion --><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-29571-8\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-29571-8\" ><div id=\"pgc-29571-8-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-29571-8-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_lsow-accordion panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"11\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-lsow-accordion so-widget-lsow-accordion-default-d75171398898-29571\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<h3 class=\"widget-title\">6. If applicable, contact landfill\/ transfer station management and request they delay or at least segregate garbage and dumping containers from key investigative areas in cases where it is suspected there may be imminent danger to the missing child.<\/h3><div class=\"lsow-accordion style2\" data-toggle=\"false\" data-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"lsow-panel\" id=\"\"><div class=\"lsow-panel-title\">More Information<\/div><div class=\"lsow-panel-content\"><p class=\"p1\">Obtaining garbage and\/or recycling from the child\u2019s residence and\/or other areas associated with the case can result in finding evidence that is essential to the investigation. Work proactively to establish agreements with public works, garbage and recycling collection companies, and landfills in your jurisdiction to mitigate delays when minutes matter during an actual case.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><!-- .lsow-panel --><\/div><!-- .lsow-accordion --><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-29571-9\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-29571-9\" ><div id=\"pgc-29571-9-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-29571-9-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_lsow-accordion panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"12\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-lsow-accordion so-widget-lsow-accordion-default-d75171398898-29571\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<h3 class=\"widget-title\">7. Develop an investigative plan to focus the investigation and ensure it remains on track.<\/h3><div class=\"lsow-accordion style2\" data-toggle=\"false\" data-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"lsow-panel\" id=\"\"><div class=\"lsow-panel-title\">More Information<\/div><div class=\"lsow-panel-content\"><p>Prior to developing an investigative plan, conducting a scene assessment will be necessary to identify valuable evidence, and supports coordinated identification, collection, and preservation of physical evidence and identification of witnesses. An effective investigative plan also allows for accurate and timely exchange of information amongst law enforcement personnel and clearly establishes the investigative strategies to be used.<\/p>\n<p>The investigator(s) in charge should perform the following actions<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Communicate with the first responder(s) regarding observations\/activities.<\/li>\n<li>Evaluate safety issues that may affect personnel entering the scene(s) (e.g., blood-borne pathogens, hazardous materials, geography hazards)<\/li>\n<li>Evaluate search\/seizure issues to determine the necessity of obtaining consent to search and\/or executing a search warrant<\/li>\n<li>Evaluate and establish a path of scene entry and exit for authorized personnel<\/li>\n<li>Evaluate initial scene boundaries and expand\/contract as necessary<\/li>\n<li>Determine the number and size of scene(s) in the case and prioritize them to ensure the best use of investigative resources to effectively and thoroughly process each<\/li>\n<li>Establish a secure area appropriately close to the scene(s) for the purpose of consultation and equipment staging<\/li>\n<li>If multiple scenes exist, establish and maintain communication with personnel at each<\/li>\n<li>Establish a secure area for temporary evidence storage in accordance with rules of evidence\/chain of custody<\/li>\n<li>Determine and request additional investigative resources as required (e.g., specialized personnel\/units, legal consultation\/prosecutors, equipment)<\/li>\n<li>Ensure continued scene integrity (e.g., document entry\/exit of authorized personnel, prevent unauthorized access to the scene)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><!-- .lsow-panel --><\/div><!-- .lsow-accordion --><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-29571-10\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-29571-10\" ><div id=\"pgc-29571-10-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-29571-10-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_lsow-accordion panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"13\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-lsow-accordion so-widget-lsow-accordion-default-d75171398898-29571\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<h3 class=\"widget-title\">8. Conduct a criminal history background check on all principal suspects, witnesses, and participants in the investigation.<\/h3><div class=\"lsow-accordion style2\" data-toggle=\"false\" data-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"lsow-panel\" id=\"\"><div class=\"lsow-panel-title\">More Information<\/div><div class=\"lsow-panel-content\"><p class=\"p1\">Conduct criminal background checks on all parties involved in the investigation, including parents, family members, witnesses, suspects, and volunteers. Keep in mind ALL suspects (including family members) are high priority.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><!-- .lsow-panel --><\/div><!-- .lsow-accordion --><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-29571-11\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-29571-11\" ><div id=\"pgc-29571-11-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-29571-11-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_lsow-accordion panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"14\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-lsow-accordion so-widget-lsow-accordion-default-d75171398898-29571\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<h3 class=\"widget-title\">9. Determine what additional resources and specialized services are required to support the investigation.<\/h3><div class=\"lsow-accordion style2\" data-toggle=\"false\" data-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"lsow-panel\" id=\"\"><div class=\"lsow-panel-title\">More Information<\/div><div class=\"lsow-panel-content\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)<\/strong> \u2013 If you believe the child is in fact missing\/abducted, especially if it warrants the activation of an AMBER Alert, the FBI should be contacted as they can provide significant investigative resources. <em>Note: When the Child Abduction (CA) or AMBER Alert (AA) flags are applied to the missing child NCIC record, automatic notifications are made to the FBI and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC).<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>State\/Local Police or Sheriff<\/strong> \u2013 To ensure you can respond fully to any activity occurring outside of (or has moved across) state and\/or tribal boundaries, you need to include law enforcement from those jurisdictions and likely surrounding areas depending on suspected direction of travel, vehicle(s) and persons involved, etc.<\/li>\n<li><strong>State Missing Children Clearinghouse<\/strong> \u2013 For assistance with case registration, records\/intelligence analysis, photo dissemination, and logistical needs such as transportation of recovered children, etc.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Specialized Units<\/strong> \u2013 Including the following\n<ul>\n<li>Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Forces<\/li>\n<li>Federal Parent Locator Service (FPLS)<\/li>\n<li>National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime (NCAVC) \u2013 requested through the FBI<\/li>\n<li>S. Marshalls Service<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Victim-Witness Services<\/strong> \u2013 Contact local crime victim services or tribal crisis support. If you need assistance in working with the family of the missing child, you can include NCMEC\u2019s Family Advocacy Division and\/or Exploited Children Division for first response social services support in providing updates and resources to the family as the investigation progresses.<\/li>\n<li><strong>NCMEC\u2019s Project ALERT\u00ae\/Team Adam<\/strong> \u2013 Investigative support for rapid response (Team Adam), and for longer-term and\/or cold cases (Project ALERT\u00ae).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Child Abduction Response Teams (CART)<\/strong> \u2013 A multi-disciplinary (and often multi-jurisdictional) team to provide a wide base of investigative, specialized and volunteer management support. CARTs are a major force multiplier in critical missing and child abduction cases. Work proactively to identify the CART(s) serving your area and build relationships and agreements to promote effective call out and communications when minutes matter when cases occur.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><!-- .lsow-panel --><\/div><!-- .lsow-accordion --><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-29571-12\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-29571-12\" ><div id=\"pgc-29571-12-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-29571-12-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_lsow-accordion panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"15\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-lsow-accordion so-widget-lsow-accordion-default-d75171398898-29571\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<h3 class=\"widget-title\">10. Report all case information to NCMEC and work with your communications department or assigned investigators to update case details with NCMEC as the investigation progresses.<\/h3><div class=\"lsow-accordion style2\" data-toggle=\"false\" data-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"lsow-panel\" id=\"\"><div class=\"lsow-panel-title\">More Information<\/div><div class=\"lsow-panel-content\"><p>Call NCMEC toll-free at 1-800-THE-LOST\u00ae (1-800-843-5678) if your agency has not already been contacted by NCMEC as a result of the case NCIC entry(ies). <em>Note: NCMEC has a Sex Offender Tracking Team (SOTT) available to any law enforcement agencies to serve as an information clearinghouse.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><!-- .lsow-panel --><\/div><!-- .lsow-accordion --><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-29571-13\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-29571-13\" ><div id=\"pgc-29571-13-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-29571-13-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_lsow-accordion panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"16\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-lsow-accordion so-widget-lsow-accordion-default-d75171398898-29571\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<h3 class=\"widget-title\">11. Prepare and update bulletins for local law enforcement agencies, the state missing children clearinghouse, the FBI, and other appropriate agencies.<\/h3><div class=\"lsow-accordion style2\" data-toggle=\"false\" data-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"lsow-panel\" id=\"\"><div class=\"lsow-panel-title\">More Information<\/div><div class=\"lsow-panel-content\"><p>At a minimum, include the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Name<\/li>\n<li>Sex<\/li>\n<li>Race<\/li>\n<li>Date of birth<\/li>\n<li>Date of emancipation<\/li>\n<li>Height\/Weight\/Eye color<\/li>\n<li>Date and location of last known contact<\/li>\n<li>Any critical endangerment factors of the incident (caution-medical, caution-weapons, etc.).<\/li>\n<li>NCIC case\/record number<\/li>\n<li>Originating (handing agency) ORI number and contact phone number<\/li>\n<li>Public leads\/tips contact number\/email (see next item)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><!-- .lsow-panel --><\/div><!-- .lsow-accordion --><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-29571-14\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-29571-14\" ><div id=\"pgc-29571-14-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-29571-14-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_lsow-accordion panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"17\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-lsow-accordion so-widget-lsow-accordion-default-d75171398898-29571\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<h3 class=\"widget-title\">12. Establish a phone hotline for receipt of tips and leads. Consider establishing an email address and other methods of electronically receiving leads as well.<\/h3><div class=\"lsow-accordion style2\" data-toggle=\"false\" data-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"lsow-panel\" id=\"\"><div class=\"lsow-panel-title\">More Information<\/div><div class=\"lsow-panel-content\"><p>An information management system is an essential part of the overall investigative process. Depending on the resources available, it is best to utilize a computerized system to record, index, cross-reference, and retrieve the facts amassed during an investigation. Note: NCMEC can provide assistance with case management tools. Contact them at 800-THE-LOST (800-843-5678).<\/p>\n<p>Effective leads\/tips intake systems should include the following elements.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Proper staffing and supervision structures<\/li>\n<li>Vetted\/Background-checked, specially trained personnel<\/li>\n<li>Call intake protocols: scripted questions organized on a checklist to promote consistency and minimized missed\/overlooked questions<\/li>\n<li>Call\/number rollover and stacking capability to minimize missed and delayed handling of calls<\/li>\n<li>Phone recording capabilities to capture and log all conversations<\/li>\n<li>Coordination with other emergency operations centers to provide back up and staffing support<\/li>\n<li>A toll-free number for those who need it<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><!-- .lsow-panel --><\/div><!-- .lsow-accordion --><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-29571-15\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-29571-15\" ><div id=\"pgc-29571-15-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-29571-15-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_lsow-accordion panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"18\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-lsow-accordion so-widget-lsow-accordion-default-d75171398898-29571\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<h3 class=\"widget-title\">13. 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