Inside the crucial 24 hours after a child goes missing: from CCTV to social media
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Inside the crucial 24 hours after a child goes missing: from CCTV to social media
"As soon as police receive a call reporting a missing child, every minute becomes critical in the search to bring them to safety. When a missing person report is filed, investigators must quickly assess risk: Is the child in danger of harm? Do they have health conditions, or issues with drugs or alcohol? Could they be with someone who poses a threat? Each question helps determine the urgency of the search."
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The Independent covers issues from reproductive rights to climate change and Big Tech, sending reporters to develop stories on the ground. Donations allow continued reporting, investigations like Elon Musk's PAC finances, and production of documentaries such as 'The A Word', while keeping reporting free of paywalls. Missing person searches require rapid assessment of risk factors such as danger, health conditions, substance issues, or potential threats. The first 24 hours after a disappearance are critical. The myth that families must wait a day before contacting police is false. Missing People urges immediate police contact and seeks 165,000 to launch SafeCall, a free crisis service.
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