A juvenile is reported missing.

A juvenile is reported missing.

• A. 601 Missing person
• B. 900 Check welfare
• C. 601J Missing Juvenile
• D. 647 Suspicious person, check activity

Answer: (C)

When a child is reported missing, the incident should be classified as Missing Juvenile to trigger juvenile-specific response procedures and priority. This designation distinguishes a missing child from a generic missing person (which could apply to adults) and ensures appropriate notifications (guardians, schools) and search protocols are activated. A welfare check is used when you want to verify someone’s well-being who isn’t necessarily reported missing, so it isn’t the right fit for a missing juvenile. A suspicious person tag relates to someone behaving suspiciously, not to someone who is missing. Therefore, identifying it as Missing Juvenile is the best match to ensure proper handling and resources.

When a child is reported missing, the incident should be classified as Missing Juvenile to trigger juvenile-specific response procedures and priority. This designation distinguishes a missing child from a generic missing person (which could apply to adults) and ensures appropriate notifications (guardians, schools) and search protocols are activated. A welfare check is used when you want to verify someone’s well-being who isn’t necessarily reported missing, so it isn’t the right fit for a missing juvenile. A suspicious person tag relates to someone behaving suspiciously, not to someone who is missing. Therefore, identifying it as Missing Juvenile is the best match to ensure proper handling and resources.