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Missing persons quick reference guides
These quick access links to the Missing person APP checklists are designed to make it easier for officers and staff to find and access the checklists. The checklists are intended to be used as prompts and should be read alongside the more detailed content.
- Quick reference guide – call handler – the responsibilities of a call handler when a person is reported missing
- Quick reference guide – initial response and investigation – the responsibilities of a first responder when conducting the initial enquires and investigation into a missing person report
- Quick reference guide – missing person coordinator – the responsibilities of a missing person coordinator
- Quick reference guide – reviewing officers – the responsibilities associated with the review of an ongoing missing person case
- Quick reference guide – supervisors and first line managers – the role of supervisory officers and those with first line management responsibility when investigating a missing person case