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VCT Missing Persons Investigations Course

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This 6 Hour live online training class is divided into a 3 Part Series of two hours each.
It is designed for law enforcement and public safety officers, investigators and telecommunicators to better understand procedural approaches for missing persons cases.
Participants must complete all 3 parts to receive a certificate of completion for the training course.
Training is accredited through the NMLEA.
Course Focus:
Procedural and practical approaches for children and adults from call intake, on-scene response, and follow-up investigative tactics to increase the success for locating a missing person.

Course Topics Include:
Part I- 2 Hours
Understanding Missing Persons Typology and Classification
Obstacles to Missing Persons Investigations
Taking Charge & Having a Plan
Resources, Media, and Missing Persons Flyers
Part II- 2 Hours
Initial Call Intake & Criticality of Information
On-Scene Arrival & Follow-Up Response
Alert Activation Protocols
Preliminary Investigation & Responsibilities
Part III- 2 Hours
Investigative Considerations
Conducting a Neighborhood or Area Canvas
Evidentiary & Area Searches
Case Management Strategies
Students participate in discussion, Q&A, and actual missing persons case studies throughout the entire training course.
Digital Resources and Call Intake, Investigative Checklists, and Templates will be made available to participants.