CT HB05237

Law enforcement agencies must accept missing person reports without delay for individuals classified as "high-risk" based on medical conditions, safety risks, or evidence of involuntary disappearance.

Agencies shall enter high-risk missing person information into federal and state databases as soon as practicable and distribute details to officers at roll call and through other appropriate means.

Law enforcement must notify reporting persons and family members with general case information and advise them to provide additional materials such as credit card information, banking records, and cellular telephone records to aid location efforts.

If a missing person remains missing for thirty days, law enforcement shall attempt to obtain DNA samples, dental records, photographs, and fingerprints from family members or the missing person as needed for identification.

Police Officer Standards and Training Council must develop training materials by January 1, 2012 regarding law enforcement responsibilities in responding to high-risk missing persons cases, with emphasis on emotionally sensitive response methods.