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This bill amends Arizona law regarding the reporting of missing or kidnapped children, requiring law enforcement agencies to take several actions within specific timeframes. Within two hours of receiving a report, agencies must submit information about the child, including their physical description and last known whereabouts, to the Arizona crime information center, the national crime information center, and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (a non-profit organization that helps find missing children). The bill also mandates that within two hours, a recent photograph of the child be sent to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, with agencies making reasonable efforts to obtain one. Furthermore, within twenty to forty hours, law enforcement must provide local media outlets and post on social media platforms a detailed description of the child and any abductor, including clothing, any involved vehicles, and current photographs, along with a contact number and information about any rewards. Agencies must also regularly update records, maintain contact with child welfare systems, and grant permission for database updates. The bill also introduces mandatory, comprehensive training for law enforcement employees involved in missing children cases, covering legal requirements and procedures, which must be provided at hire and every two years.

Military Affairs and Security

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/84970