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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
The following criteria shall be met before the West Virginia State Police activate the Green Alert:
(1) An individual who has knowledge that the at-risk veteran is missing has submitted a missing person's report to the West Virginia State Police or other appropriate law-enforcement agency;
(2) The at-risk veteran is believed to be missing, regardless of circumstance;
(3) Based upon information provided by the individual who has submitted the missing person's report, law enforcement has reason to believe that the at-risk veteran has a physical or mental health condition that is related to his or her service;
(4) The missing at-risk veteran may be in danger of death or serious bodily injury;
(5) The missing at-risk veteran is domiciled or believed to be located in the state of West Virginia;
(6) The missing at-risk veteran is, or is believed to be, at a location that cannot be determined by an individual familiar with the missing at-risk veteran, and the missing at-risk veteran is incapable of returning to his or her residence without assistance; and
(7) There is sufficient information available to indicate that a Green Alert would assist in locating the missing at-risk veteran.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - West Virginia Code Chapter 15. Public Safety § 15-3E-4. Activation of Green Alert - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wv/chapter-15-public-safety/wv-code-sect-15-3e-4/
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