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Search and Canvass Operations in Child Abductions

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Event Dates
Eastern
Location
Lawton, OK
Address

Lawton Police Department
100 SW Railroad St
Lawton, OK

Gain the critical skills needed to construct and manage effective search and canvass operations to recover the child. Recognize crucial cell phone and technology-related evidence which can help locate the child and track the abductor. Explore relevant legal issues associated with criminal cases against those who abduct and harm children. Participate in hands-on exercises designed to test your knowledge and application of the material and prepare you for your next missing child case.

Upon completion of this training, you will be able to:

  • Construct, manage, and conduct effective search and canvass operations
  • Identify and utilize information from cell phones and other technology-related evidence to aid in the child recovery and offender arrest
  • Recognize legal issues which may arise in missing children cases
  • Apply information learned during the hands-on practical exercise

Law enforcement and search personnel with responsibilities for conducting and managing search and/or canvassing operations involving missing or abducted children are strongly encouraged to attend.

The deadline to register is November 6, 2023.

Date Created: October 31, 2023