Section 299C.5655 Missing Persons; Standardized Reports and Procedures

299C.5655 MISSING PERSONS; STANDARDIZED REPORTS AND PROCEDURES.

(a) By September 1, 2009, the superintendent of the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension shall develop:

(1) a standardized form for use by all law enforcement agencies when taking a missing person report; and

(2) a model policy that incorporates standard processes, procedures, and information to be provided to interested persons regarding developments in a missing person case.

(b) In developing the standardized form and model policy, the superintendent of the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension shall convene a working group that includes interested members of the public and representatives of the Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association, Minnesota Sheriffs' Association, Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association, and a nonprofit foundation formed to assist in locating the missing persons. The working group shall be funded by private resources.

History:

2009 c 38 s 12