Missing persons cases presents local law enforcement with a quandary. Adults have total free agency under law, even at the emotional expense of family and other loved ones. If I want to disappear from family and friends, I may. If located by law enforcement the person’s well-being can be reported back, but not his or her intent or location. Fact is most of all adult missing persons are voluntary and the majority return home in less than 24 hours, hence the 24-hour reporting rule for missing adults.
Missing Teenagers & Children
Missing juveniles in about 85% of the cases are runaways or out partying or otherwise involved in behavior either not permitted by parents or have succumbed to peer pressure. Given the domestic upheaval experienced by so many families and the growing ranks of single parents, many runaway situations are in response to domestic turmoil. So many of these are short duration events with the majority being accounted for in under 48 hours. Typical the missing person investigator spends a considerable amount of time logging in cases, both juvenile and adult and updating cancellations due to the rapid change in these events. Most agencies will take missing persons on all juveniles under eighteen. But without exigent circumstances they will only initiate a cursory investigation. Exigent circumstances would indicate a criminal act or other circumstances placing the health and welfare (Alzheimer’s or dementia suffers), of the missing person, adult or child. Missing children under 12 are given full effort under the constraint of available resources, exigent circumstance will indicate a full press effort by criminal justice agencies.
Need to Find Missing Family Member on Drugs
Family members who are chemically dependent are a challenge, whether adult or minor. Alcohol and other drugs can cause unaccountable anxiety, disruption and chaos in the domestic unit. Money missing, skipping out on financial and marital responsibilities or escaping dysfunctional relationships are all causes for both the young and old to go missing.
Why Hiring a Private Investigator is Better than a Police Investigation
Given the scarce and extremely limited resources and authority to act of law enforcement, many turn to the private investigator to search for the missing person. Court granted privacy issues prohibit officers of the state, i.e. cops, from reporting on a person’s location unless the inquiry is court approved or in a criminal investigation. As a criminal justice officer, I can tell you that a person appears to be well, but I cannot report his whereabouts if he or she is an adult. Even if the person is suffering significant health problems, I cannot without permission reveal where he is, if he appears to have a sound mind. But private investigators are not officers of the state, and are not restricted to pass on information, in fact you hired them to obtain and report on information.
Social Media Clues in Finding Missing Persons
Social media provides many clues as to the whereabouts of a person, particularly minors. The need to participate and express themselves results in an emotional dependency on social media. A patient investigator will ferret out the sites frequented by the absent minor. Those older individuals, probably from late middle age on up are not so dependent on social media, but many will show up on the net.
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Every person has his own voice, the quirks, rhythms, vocabulary or idioms that may characterize his persona in written, vocal or social media participation. ‘Voice’ results from personal habits, education, experience and expression. The best bet to locate a loved one or to establish exigent circumstances is through a private investigator. Contact Advanced Private Investigator & Security of Fort Lauderdale Florida for all your criminal and civil investigation needs!
