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Fla. Stat. § 937.0201 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, the term:(1) “Department” means the Department of Law Enforcement.(2) “Missing adult” means a person 18 years of age or older whose temporary or permanent residence is in, or is believed to be in, this state, whose location has not been determined, and wh…
Fla. Stat. § 937.0205 Purple Alert
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(1) The Legislature finds that a standardized state system is necessary to aid in the search for a missing adult identified in subsection (4). The Legislature also finds that a coordinated local law enforcement and state agency response with prompt and widespread sharing of infor…
Fla. Stat. § 937.021 Missing child and missing adult reports
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(1) Law enforcement agencies in this state shall adopt written policies that specify the procedures to be used to investigate reports of missing children and missing adults. The policies must ensure that cases involving missing children and adults are investigated promptly using …
Fla. Stat. § 937.022 Missing Endangered Persons Information Clearinghouse
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(1) There is created a Missing Endangered Persons Information Clearinghouse within the department to serve as a central repository of information regarding missing endangered persons. Such information shall be collected and disseminated to assist in the location of missing endang…