This bill proposes significant updates to the existing statutes regarding the alert system for missing persons. It renames the current "silver alert" to the "seek and find alert" and expands the criteria for issuing such alerts to include individuals with cognitive disabilities, in addition to those with developmental disabilities, Alzheimer's disease, or dementia. The bill mandates that law enforcement agencies must activate the alert immediately upon request, regardless of the missing person's age, and prohibits any denial or delay of the alert due to administrative processes or prior missing episodes that do not pertain to the immediate risk to the person's safety.

Additionally, the bill requires all law enforcement agencies to develop and implement comprehensive training on the seek and find alert notification system. This training must be conducted biannually for all employees involved in missing person cases, including supervisors and dispatchers, and should cover relevant state policies and procedures. The bill also defines "cognitive disability" in alignment with existing statutes, ensuring clarity in the criteria for alerts. Overall, these changes aim to enhance the effectiveness and responsiveness of the alert system for missing persons.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 41-1728
House Engrossed Version: 41-1728
Senate Engrossed Version: 41-1728
Chaptered Version: 41-1728