Missing Person Investigations

Last updated on August 25, 2025

Guiding Principles – Missing Person Investigations
5.1.1 Intake (revised effective: June 24, 2025)
5.1.2 Risk Assessment Process (revised effective: February 18, 2025)
5.1.3 Response and Investigation (revised effective: February 18, 2025)
5.1.4 File Review and Monitoring (revised effective: June 24, 2025)
5.1.5 Family Members and Reportees (revised effective: June 24, 2025)
5.1.6 Concluding a Missing Person Investigation (revised effective: February 18, 2025)
5.1.7 Prevention, Intervention, and Outreach (revised effective: June 24, 2025)

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