An adult is reported missing.

An adult is reported missing.

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

Answer: (A)

The key idea is age-based categorization for missing reports. An adult who is reported missing should be routed as a missing person because the case is about locating someone who is not where they’re expected and there’s no indication it’s a non-criminal welfare check or a civil matter. The missing juvenile category exists specifically for minors, with its own procedures and protections. A welfare check is used when you’re not officially declaring someone missing but you have safety concerns and want to verify they’re OK. A civil matter standby is for non-criminal disputes where police assistance is requested for safety or order, not for locating a missing person. So, for an adult missing, the missing person category is the appropriate choice.

The key idea is age-based categorization for missing reports. An adult who is reported missing should be routed as a missing person because the case is about locating someone who is not where they’re expected and there’s no indication it’s a non-criminal welfare check or a civil matter. The missing juvenile category exists specifically for minors, with its own procedures and protections. A welfare check is used when you’re not officially declaring someone missing but you have safety concerns and want to verify they’re OK. A civil matter standby is for non-criminal disputes where police assistance is requested for safety or order, not for locating a missing person. So, for an adult missing, the missing person category is the appropriate choice.