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15 . <br /> Canvassing Operations • <br /> Canvass operations are the activities associated with identifying and interviewing <br /> witnesses, residents and other persons in those areas associated with the child <br /> abduction investigation. It includes identification and utilization of potential sources of <br /> information, evidence and other factors to assist in the investigation. <br /> Canvass Operations are a critical part of any ICART activation. The canvass operations <br /> function of ICART activity will be supervised by Canvass Team Leader(s) designated by <br /> the Field Investigations Group Supervisor. <br /> Some important aspects to consider when overseeing canvass operations include: <br /> 1. Utilization of standardized forms such as ICART Neighborhood Canvass, Sex <br /> Offender Canvass, Roadside Canvass, Video Canvass, and Business Canvass <br /> forms <br /> 2. Consider utilization of ICART Neighborhood Investigation Checklist <br /> 3. The objective is to identify and interview, in person, all individuals within the <br /> abduction area, routes of travel, and last known sighting area during the window <br /> of opportunity (last time seen through the time discovered missing) <br /> 4. Many victims fall prey to someone who resides in or who was visiting someone <br /> who resides in their neighborhood. These abductors are not the stereotypical . • <br /> "stranger" and may be known to the victim <br /> 5. Conduct initial canvass as soon as possible upon receipt of the missing person <br /> complaint to verify and document the last sighting of the victim <br /> 6. Conduct canvass at each location the child is known to have been: <br /> a. Abduction site (if known) <br /> b. Place last seen <br /> c.. Home <br /> d. Known comfort areas <br /> e. Routes of travel <br /> f. Places child seen or likely to have visited <br /> g. Clearly define parameters for the canvass as to what areas are included, <br /> thus avoiding any confusion as to areas of responsibility. <br /> h. Be specific: use maps, aerial photos and actual addresses to make sure <br /> nothing is missed and avoid "seams" in assignments. <br /> i. Often, someone in the neighborhood witnesses the incident but does not <br /> realize the importance of what was seen until contacted by authorities or <br /> • made aware of the missing child through the media. <br /> j.- Repeat the neighborhood investigation during the "window of opportunity" <br /> the following day and the same day the following week <br /> k. Document all investigative efforts on appropriate ICART forms and <br /> forward to the Lead Management Group for entry into WebEOC. <br /> I. Document addresses where no contact was made for further follow up <br /> 16 <br /> 70 <br />