Bill Text: WV SCR39 | 2018 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Requesting study of feasibility and implementation of coordination of law-enforcement agencies in finding missing persons and identifying found remains
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 11-6)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2018-02-23 - Referred to Rules [SCR39 Detail]
Download: West_Virginia-2018-SCR39-Introduced.html
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 39
(By Senators Trump, Weld, Beach, Maynard, Romano, Azinger, Rucker, Ojeda, Karnes,
Cline, Jeffries, Smith, Swope, Baldwin,
Clements, Woelfel, and Ferns)
[Originating in the Committee on the Judiciary; Reported on February 23, 2018]
Requesting the Joint Committee on the Judiciary study the feasibility and potential implementation of a process designed to create better coordination between law-enforcement agencies in finding missing persons and identifying found remains.
Whereas, Public information can be one of the most effective tools in locating a missing person; and
Whereas, Law-enforcement officers and other professionals specializing in the field of missing persons agree that the most critical moments in the search for a missing person are the first few hours immediately following the discovery that the individual is missing, asserting that if he or she is not found within 24 hours, it is unlikely that he or she will be found alive or without serious injury. The rapid dissemination of information, including a description of the missing person, details of how he or she became missing, and of any vehicle involved to the citizens of the affected community and region is, therefore, critical; and
Whereas, All forms of developing technologies are helpful in assisting law enforcement in rapidly responding to these alerts and are an additional tool for assuring the well-being and safety of our citizenry. Thus, the use of traffic video recording and monitoring devices for the purpose of surveillance of a suspect vehicle adds yet another set of eyes to assist law enforcement and aid in the safe recovery of the missing person; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Joint Committee on the Judiciary is requested to study the feasibility and potential implementation of a process designed to create better coordination between law-enforcement agencies in finding missing persons and identifying found remains; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on the Judiciary enlist the assistance of county and local law-enforcement entities and the West Virginia State Police in conducting the study; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on the Judiciary report to the regular session of the Legislature, 2019, on its findings, conclusions, and recommendations, together with drafts of any legislation necessary to effectuate its recommendations; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the expenses necessary to conduct this study, prepare a report, and to draft necessary legislation be paid from legislative appropriations to the Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
