A person is reported missing.

A person is reported missing.

• A. 601J Missing Juvenile
• B. 601 Missing person
• C. 418 Civil matter-stand by
• D. 900 Check welfare

Answer: (B)

When a person is reported missing, the incident should be categorized as a missing person to trigger the right investigation and search procedures. If the missing person is a child, the designation is specifically missing juvenile, which flags it for higher priority and appropriate resources. The civil matter standing by is for civil disputes where officers are needed to remain present to prevent conflict or maintain order, not to locate someone who is missing. A welfare check is used when there is a direct concern for someone’s safety at a particular location and you need to verify they’re OK; while related to safety, it’s not the standard label for a report simply stating someone is missing.

When a person is reported missing, the incident should be categorized as a missing person to trigger the right investigation and search procedures. If the missing person is a child, the designation is specifically missing juvenile, which flags it for higher priority and appropriate resources.

The civil matter standing by is for civil disputes where officers are needed to remain present to prevent conflict or maintain order, not to locate someone who is missing. A welfare check is used when there is a direct concern for someone’s safety at a particular location and you need to verify they’re OK; while related to safety, it’s not the standard label for a report simply stating someone is missing.