In the initial response to endangered missing or child abduction incidents, accurate and timely situational assessments and immediate resource deployment are critical. During this training, first responders will gain knowledge of the investigative activities that occur during an endangered missing or child abduction investigation, and how their actions influence the short- and long-term response of law enforcement. Learn the impact the missing and or abducted child incident has on the family and how this can impact your response. Examine the critical and necessary first steps for first responders, initial supervisory, and investigative response. Gain best practices strategies for search and canvass implementation.
We are excited to share our ninth edition of the 2026 NCJTC Compass Newsletter! This issue highlights National Recovery Month and Campus Safety Awareness Month. Read the issue to see September training highlights, new publications, and newsworthy stories. Read the September issue of Compass and keep moving forward together.
We are excited to share our eighth edition of the 2026 NCJTC Compass Newsletter! This issue highlights our Serving Victims of Crime Conference and recaps our week in Dallas at the Crimes Against Children Conference. Read the August issue to see where NCJTC has been, plus a new resource, upcoming training to Protect Children and Victims, and more!
66th edition of the AMBER Advocate Magazine, second issue of Calendar Year 2026.
67th edition of the AMBER Advocate Magazine, third issue of Calendar Year 2026.
We’re proud to share the NCJTC 2025 Annual Impact Report with you - a reflection of the critical work we’ve accomplished together. Read it today!
NCJTC Training and Technical Assistance Catalog. For the online version of the catalog, visit ncjtc.org/catalog. Revised: September 2025
Explore best practices for developing, launching, administering and improving upon AMBER Alert Programs are explored.
911 Telecommunicators are the first line of response in urgent high-stakes situations and few scenarios are as critical as missing children calls. This webinar will guide participants in identifying key details from calls, understanding the different types of missing children incidents, and recognizing the vital role of 911 Telecommunicators in the investigative process. Through the analysis of real 911 calls, attendees will enhance their ability to quickly gather crucial information and respond effectively to one of the most significant calls a 911 Telecommunicator can handle.
911 Telecommunicators are the first responders in missing children cases, playing a critical, life-saving role as the link between a missing child and their safe return. This interactive course will equip telecommunicators with the essential skills and resources needed to manage these high-stakes situations. By analyzing real cases, learn to recognize the various types of missing children incidents and how they are reported. Through call analysis and scenario-based learning, explore optimal practices, utilizing NCIC, APCO, and ANSI systems and standards. Additionally, the course focuses on resilience-building strategies to support the telecommunicator’s mental health in these emotionally demanding cases.
