What defines a person as missing under the EMO criteria?

A person is defined as missing under the Emergency Missing Person’s Order (EMO) criteria primarily based on the concern for their safety. This means that if there is a reasonable belief that a person, regardless of their age, is in danger or at risk, they can be considered missing. This criterion emphasizes the importance of safety and the circumstances surrounding the person's disappearance, such as potential harm or vulnerability.

In contrast, other options do not encompass the necessary elements of concern for safety. Simply being under a certain age or being emancipated does not in itself create a missing person status if there is no reasonable concern for safety. Additionally, being temporarily unlocatable does not inherently qualify someone as missing, as it lacks the critical element of potential danger. Lastly, while a law enforcement officer's declaration can play a role in the process of documenting a missing person report, it is the underlying safety concern that primarily defines someone as missing under EMO criteria.