Supervisors and First Line Managers

Summary

Supervisors and first line managers play a critical role in ensuring effective management of missing persons investigations. Their responsibilities include conducting regular reviews of risk assessments, managing ongoing investigations, setting and recording tasks, maintaining continuity of contact with the person reporting the missing individual, and developing a robust investigation plan. They must also ensure adequate resources and appropriate supervision levels are in place, considering the necessity of engaging with partner organizations for a multi-agency response, especially when the missing individual is under 18 and at significant risk, invoking measures like the Child Rescue Alert if necessary.

Key principles

• 1Regularly review and confirm risk assessments.
• 2Manage the investigation effectively.
• 3Ensure tasks are set, completed, and recorded.
• 4Maintain continuity of communication with the reporting individual.
• 5Own the investigation plan and ensure proper resourcing.
• 6Consider multi-agency responses when necessary.

Defined terms

Child Rescue Alert

A system activated for missing children under 18 years of age who are at significant risk of harm.