SB 5108-S2 - DIGEST

(DIGEST AS ENACTED)

     Declares that a task force on missing and exploited children is established in the Washington state patrol.

     Authorizes the task force to assist law enforcement agencies, upon request, in cases involving missing or exploited children by:  (1) Direct assistance and case management;

     (2) technical assistance;

     (3) personnel training;

     (4) referral for assistance from local, state, national, and international agencies; and

     (5) coordination and information sharing among local, state, interstate, and federal law enforcement and social service agencies.

     Establishes the advisory board on missing and exploited children to advise the chief of the Washington state patrol on the objectives, conduct, management, and coordination of the various activities of the task force on missing and exploited children.

     Provides that the act shall be null and void if appropriations are not approved.