Missing Persons: If foul play is suspected, the ____ supervisor will be notified.

Missing Persons: If foul play is suspected, the ____ supervisor will be notified.

• A. Patrol Supervisor
• B. Detective Sergeant
• C. SID (Special Investigations Division)
• D. Communications Supervisor

Answer: (C)

When there’s suspicion of foul play in a missing-person case, the case becomes a criminal investigation and must be handled by the specialized investigative unit. The supervisor of that unit—the Special Investigations Division—should be notified so the investigation can be properly assigned to detectives who focus on serious crimes, coordinate with forensics, and manage the investigative process. This ensures the right resources, procedures, and chain of command are in place from the start. The patrol supervisor is typically involved in the initial response for scene safety and information gathering, but does not lead the ongoing criminal investigation. The Detective Sergeant oversees detectives, but the formal handoff and prioritization come from the SID supervisor to route the case to the appropriate investigative team. The Communications Supervisor handles dispatch and communications, not the investigation itself.

When there’s suspicion of foul play in a missing-person case, the case becomes a criminal investigation and must be handled by the specialized investigative unit. The supervisor of that unit—the Special Investigations Division—should be notified so the investigation can be properly assigned to detectives who focus on serious crimes, coordinate with forensics, and manage the investigative process. This ensures the right resources, procedures, and chain of command are in place from the start. The patrol supervisor is typically involved in the initial response for scene safety and information gathering, but does not lead the ongoing criminal investigation. The Detective Sergeant oversees detectives, but the formal handoff and prioritization come from the SID supervisor to route the case to the appropriate investigative team. The Communications Supervisor handles dispatch and communications, not the investigation itself.