Law Enforcement Resources

It is never a problem to initiate a notice. If you are asking the question, go ahead and send the notice.

It is best to send notices as soon as possible but it is never too late to send the notice.

Schools will continue to receive notices during school breaks and will make staff aware after school is back in session.

No, you are only sharing publicly available information and therefore permission is not required. Many parents are happy to hear that the school will receive a notice and be prepared to support their child.

Other organizations should not initiate notices because that would be a breach of confidentiality. If they are partnered with law enforcement or schools, they can request that law enforcement send a request.