ACPL Safety TrainingMissing Child & Code Adam Alert

May 2013

Learning Objectives

By the end of this training session, you will be able to:• Tell the difference between an Amber Alert and Code Adam

Alert• Indicate the time involved in the missing child procedure• Define Code Adam• Describe the purpose of a Child Description and Vital

Information Form• Describe when to call 911 in a missing child situation• Explain what happens when a child is found• Identify steps to follow after a missing child incident

MISSING CHILD & CODE ADAMBackground Information

Missing Children & Code Adam Alert

Etan Kalil Patz

6 years old

New York City

1979

Adam Walsh

7 years old

Hollywood, Florida

1981

Missing Children & Code Adam Alert

Code Adam and Amber Alert

Code Adam Amber Alert

MISSING CHILD & CODE ADAMACPL Procedures

Missing Child & Code Adam

MISSING CHILD & CODE ADAMLevel 1

Missing Children & Code Adam Alert: Level 1

Level 1 takes place in the first 10 minutes

Begin Searching

Call Security

Main Library: Call Security x3333

Fill out Child Description form

MISSING CHILD & CODE ADAMLevel 2

Missing Children & Code Adam AlertLevel 2

Missing Children & Code Adam AlertLevel 2

Main Library Branch Library

Missing Children & Code Adam AlertLevel 2

“May we have your attention please? May we have your attention please? We have a Code Adam alert. We are looking for a child (give description). Persons with information on the whereabouts of this child are asked to notify security or library staff immediately.

Departments with information should call 3333.”

MISSING CHILD & CODE ADAMChild is Located

Child Found

Child with Other Adult

Developmentally Disabled Adults

MISSING CHILD & CODE ADAMAfter the Missing Child Incident

After the Incident

QUESTIONS?Information for all safety training has been provided by John Hidy, Security Services Manager, Allen County Public Library.

For more information or if you have questions, contact John Hidy, x1281or e-mail jhidy@acpl.lib.in.us