*who provides the search team a list of what the searchers should be looking for? (Such as , clothing items and other objects)
that was originally provided by Klaas Kids and LRC. It is standard info in the missing of a child.
Those who seen Lindsey last provided a great description of what clothes to look for.
*If a searcher comes across something, they call the command center right? What does the command center do if they receive this call?
If the searchers call the center with something that they feel needs checked out a core group is immedately sent to the location. If they infact find human remains that are obviously human (ie skull) they are to call LE FIRST! then notify the search center.
*At the end of a search everyone gathers for a debriefing? What is covered during this meeting? Is LE there also? I ask b/c it seems there's a high risk of information that could get dropped b/w volunteers and those specifically trained to investigate and look for clues.
debriefing is when the group gathers together and with a core member. the discuss everything they seen as well as the terrain they went thru etc. thi sis there time to let search center staff know the area and possible evidence. Any infomration that could prove useful in finding Lb is passed to LE!
*Is information that searchers give to those at the command center respected as confidential until LE can make a determination or can this information be passed to others not involved in the search?
Absolutely! All INFO provided including tips are confidential! the info goes from the debriefer and then directly to LE.
*Is there a log book, sorta speak, that's kept for any and all information from the searches? Who would be responsible for guarding it?
We have a filing system in place to assure every piece of information is secure at all times.
*(last question, promise) Are searchers held to certain legal standards such as confidentiality of information?
Yes. The searchers are briefed, asked to search, then debriefed. we have a great core team to assure all information is processed correctly.