Which code is used for a missing person?

• A. Code Adam
• B. Code Red
• C. Code Brown
• D. Code Silver

Answer: (A)

Code Adam is the alert used when a child is missing inside a store or facility. It triggers a rapid, predefined response: staff monitor entrances, check registers and cameras, secure areas, and coordinate with security and law enforcement as needed. The program is specifically designed to quickly locate a missing child and ensure their safety. Other codes refer to different emergencies—Code Red is typically for fire or an active threat; Code Brown and Code Silver denote other situations (Code Silver often covers an endangered missing person such as an elderly or disabled individual). Because the scenario involves a missing child, Code Adam is the standard response.