Assistance in coordinating investigations between the agencies is provided. The clearinghouse also monitors suspects and suspicious activity reported by local, state, and federal agencies. A 24-hour hotline is maintained by the Clearinghouse to receive any information on missing children. The Clearinghouse receives and distributes pictures and bulletins regarding missing children to law enforcement agencies, school districts, state and federal agencies, and the general public. The Clearinghouse also produces flyers for distribution.
Information is provided to the public by utilizing television, newspaper and other media services.
The Clearinghouse has an advisory committee consisting of persons with interest and training related to missing children. The committee advises on operation of the Clearinghouse and helps formulate the goals and direction of the program. The Clearinghouse utilizes public and private grants to perform the duties mandated by the legislature. The following dates for the year 2001 for the Missing Children Clearinghouse Advisory Board meetings. The meetings will be held at OSP General Headquarters unless otherwise noted.