1. a. Within 180 days of the effective date of P.L.2007, c.146 (C.52:17B-9.8d), the Missing Persons and Child Exploitation Unit established in the Division of State Police within the Department of Law and Public Safety pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1983, c.467 (C.52:17B-9.7) shall establish minimum uniform guidelines concerning the handling of missing persons cases involving:
(1) persons known to have Alzheimer's disease, and
(2) juveniles, as defined in section 3 of P.L.1982, c.77 (C.2A:4A-22).
b. The Missing Persons and Child Exploitation Unit shall consult with Alzheimer's support and child welfare groups in developing these guidelines.
c. All State or local law enforcement entities shall adhere to the guidelines established pursuant to this section.