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For everyone who cares about missing people

Tag: police guidance

Using Social Media to Contact Missing Persons

Posted on 2nd Sep 2025 by Charlie Hedges

National Police Chiefs’ Council (2025) Some forces have used social media to contact missing persons to confirm that they are… Read more Using Social Media to Contact Missing Persons

Missing Persons Media Appeals Poster

Posted on 2nd Sep 2025 by Charlie Hedges

National Police Chiefs’ Council {2024) When utilising publicity (e.g. Social/News Media, Missing People charity) in appealing for the public’s assistance… Read more Missing Persons Media Appeals Poster

NPCC Media Publicity Advice 

Posted on 2nd Sep 2025 by Charlie Hedges

National Police Chiefs’ Council (2024) The aim of this guidance is to promote consistent good practice across the UK in… Read more NPCC Media Publicity Advice 

Advice to Police Forces on Prevention Interviews and Independent Return Interviews

Posted on 2nd Sep 2025 by Charlie Hedges

National Police Chief’s Council {2023) There are multifarious reasons why people go missing and the risks that they are exposed… Read more Advice to Police Forces on Prevention Interviews and Independent Return Interviews

Requesting Enquiries and Transfers of Missing Person Enquiries: Flow Charts

Posted on 28th Aug 202528th Aug 2025 by Charlie Hedges

National Police Chiefs’ Council (2023) Flow charts to assist in determining the processes for requesting enquiries or transferring missing person… Read more Requesting Enquiries and Transfers of Missing Person Enquiries: Flow Charts

Interim Guidance on the Management, Recording and Investigation of Missing Persons 2013

Posted on 5th Dec 2023 by Charlie Hedges

ACPO College of Policing (2013) This document should be read in conjunction with the Association of Chief Police Officers ACPO… Read more Interim Guidance on the Management, Recording and Investigation of Missing Persons 2013

Practice Advice on Search Management and Procedures 2006

Posted on 5th Dec 2023 by Charlie Hedges

ACPO Centrex 2006 Search activity is an important facet of policing. Whether the search is for evidence, a high-risk missing… Read more Practice Advice on Search Management and Procedures 2006

Guidance on the Management, Recording and Investigation of Missing Persons 2005

Posted on 5th Dec 2023 by Charlie Hedges

ACPO Centrex (2005) National guidance for the police in the UK when dealing with missing persons. This open access document… Read more Guidance on the Management, Recording and Investigation of Missing Persons 2005

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