Reviewing officers

Summary

This section outlines the role and responsibilities of reviewing officers during missing persons investigations. Reviews must be conducted regularly based on the circumstances of each case, fostering an investigative mindset to ensure effective inquiry. The reviewing officer is tasked with examining the level of risk, identifying any outstanding actions, ensuring the quality of previous actions, and setting new lines of enquiry. They must also confirm that investigation parameters are suitable, propose management recommendations, and establish future review dates as necessary.

Key principles

• 1Conduct reviews regularly based on case circumstances.
• 2Approach all reviews with an investigative mindset.
• 3Review the level of risk associated with the investigation.
• 4Check for outstanding and incomplete actions.
• 5Quality assure previously taken actions.
• 6Set new actions and enquiries to advance the investigation.
• 7Make recommendations on the management and ownership of the investigation.

Defined terms

Reviewing officer

An officer responsible for reviewing the investigation to ensure its effectiveness and identify potential lines of enquiry.