Examining the efficacy of a self‐administered report form in missing person investigations.

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Gabbert, F., Tamonyte, D., Apps, J., Caso, A., Woolnough, P., Hope, L., … & Waterworth, G. (2020).

The success of missing person investigations often centres on the quality of
information obtained in the early stages. Reliable information can not only inform the
search but might also become vital evidence if the case broadens into a criminal
investigation relating to a sexual offence, abduction, or even murder. In addition to
eliciting high quality information, police officers must consider that those close to the
missing person are likely going through a very difficult and stressful time.

This open access document is available to view online. Legal and Criminological Psychology, 25(1), 1-16.

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