The Utah Missing Persons Clearinghouse assists law enforcement, as requested, with investigations involving missing adults and children. The organization manages various functions to support missing persons cases and unidentified individuals within the state.
The clearinghouse enters all unidentified persons in Utah into the National Crime Information Center. It also maintains a website containing information and photos of missing and unidentified persons. To support investigations, the organization provides a network link to the FBI, INTERPOL, and NCIC for international information exchange.
In addition to data management, the clearinghouse coordinates with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. It also notifies Utah Vital Statistics of all Utah-born missing persons to allow for the flagging of birth certificates. The agency acts as an information center that produces and distributes reports, newsletters, and bulletins.
The clearinghouse provides a uniform reporting and investigation protocol for law enforcement agencies throughout the state. It also operates a statewide telephone line for reports regarding missing persons and sightings. Furthermore, the organization trains law enforcement, other professionals, and the public on issues related to missing persons, including the Utah AMBER Alert, Silver Alert, and the Endangered Missing Advisory.
The clearinghouse maintains computerized data and investigative information regarding missing persons. It also provides assistance to law enforcement as requested during investigations.
