Meanings
- alternativeAlternative form of be on the lookout.
Because that Vehicle is listed on a BOLO, a be-on-the-lookout-for, in a missing-persons case out of Flagstaff.
2008, J.A. Jance, Hand of Evil1 more example
The steps of the preliminary investigation are (1) receipt of information, initial response, and officer safety procedures; (2) emergency care; (3) secure and control persons at the scene; (4) issue a be-on-the-lookout; (5) evidence procedures generally; and (6) the incident/offense report.
2007, Jack R. Greene, The Encyclopedia of Police Science - Volume 1, page 357
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