HB 2958 - DIGEST

Finds that there is no uniform way amongst police agencies across the state for taking reports on missing persons.

Declares that, at a minimum, a written or electronic report should be initiated for all reports of missing persons made to law enforcement agencies across the state.

Requires the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs to conduct a study on the practice of taking missing person reports by law enforcement agencies in Washington.

Requires the study to be submitted to the governor and legislature by December 1, 2004.