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standing. The search will include all areas of the victim’s residence and/or all areas of
the location the responding officer was dispatched to, as well as any vehicle(s) parked at
the scene. The responding officer will: [41.2.5(f)]
a. Conduct the search regardless of any search that may have been conducted
previously by a relative or others.
b. Conduct a thorough home search even if the person’s disappearance occurred
elsewhere.
c. Before conducting a search of all applicable areas, request that the owner or person
in control of the property, sign a Consent to Search Form (NNPD Form #183)
whenever practical.
NOTE: If the person in control of the property refuses to allow a search of the
premises/property, contact the on-duty supervisor for guidance and
assistance. [41.2.5(f)]
d. When dealing with a person with disabilities, identify the distance a person could
travel from the location where last seen before he would most likely be at risk of
injury or exploitation based on the person’s age, development stage, and related
matters in the event that an extended search is necessary. [41.2.5(f)]
2. When a search party is organized for missing persons, K-9 personnel shall be notified
(see OPS-605, “Utilization of Police Canines”) . sUAS (drone) personnel may also be
notified as a resource (see OPS-615, “Unmanned Aircraft Systems”). The on-call Special
Victim's Unit supervisor will respond to the scene and assume command of the search
after receiving notification from the on-scene supervisor. [41.1. 4(a); 41.2.5(f)]
3. Additional assistance from search and rescue organizations can be requested by calling
the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VADEM). This official state
agency coordinates emergency services within the Commonwealth of Virginia, and has
resources available to assist local agencies. The Newport News Department of
Emergency Management should also be notified.
4. The Virginia "Critically Missing Adult Alert" (Virginia Code §§52-34.10, 52-34.11)
program provides a quick public notification method in cases where a missing person is
deemed to be a "critically missing adult". [41.2.5(d)]
a. The on-call Special Victim's Unit supervisor will be contacted in cases where the
missing person meets the definition of "critically missing adult" as set out in §52-
34.10.
b. If it is determined that the missing person meets the definition, the Special Victim's
Unit will contact the Virginia State Police for assistance in the activation of the
Critically Missing Adult Alert.
D. Locating Missing Persons
1. Upon notification that a missing person has been located within the City, an officer will
be dispatched to the scene to verify the missing person has in fact returned to the proper
location and the reporting person or relative has been notified. It will be the responsibility
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