Investigative checklist for Law Enforcement when helping Unsupervised and Runaway Children

Date

2011

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Volume Title

Publisher

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

Abstract

This checklist provides an investigative framework for officers when coming in contact with unsupervised and/or runaway children1 while on patrol. This information is offered to enhance the officer’s ability to make educated decisions when helping to safeguard unsupervised and/or runaway children. Officers are encouraged to rely on the laws in their jurisdiction as well as their intuition and experience when making decisions regarding the best interest of the child and community.

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Keywords

law enforcement, runaway children, unsupervised children, services, field interview

Citation

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. (2011). Investigative checklist for Law Enforcement when helping Unsupervised and Runaway Children.

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