Appendix Two – Information Sharing Form
RISK ASSESSMENT
FACTORS TO BE CONSIDERED
1
2
No
U/K
High
Risk
M
L
Is the person vulnerable due to age or
infirmity or any other similar factor?
Behaviour that is out of character is often
a strong indicator of risk; are the
circumstances of going missing different
from normal behaviour patterns?
3
Is the person suspected to be subject of a
significant crime in progress e.g.
abduction?
4
Is there any indication that the person is
likely to commit suicide?
5
Is there a reason for the person to go
missing?
6
Are there any indications that preparations
have been made for an absence?
7
Yes
What was the person intending to do
when last seen e.g. going to the shops or
catching a bus and did they fail to
complete their intentions?
8
Are there family or relationship problems
or recent history of family conflict and/or
abuse?
9
Are they the victim or perpetrator of
domestic violence?
Does the missing person have any
10 physical illness or mental health
problems?
Are they the subject of a Child Protection
11 Plan?
12 Previously disappeared and suffered or
was exposed to harm?
13 Belief that the person may not have the
ability to interact safely with others or in
an unknown environment?
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14 Do they need essential medication that is
not likely to be available to them?
15 Ongoing bullying or harassment e.g.
racial, sexual, homophobic or local
community concerns or cultural issues
etc.?
16 Were they involved in a violent and/or
racist incident immediately prior to
disappearance?
17 School / college / university / employment
or financial problems?
18 Drug or alcohol dependency?
19 Other unlisted factors which the officer or
supervisor considers should influence risk
assessment?
Details - Photographs
To e-mail a photograph to the Police
Central Division (Chelmsford & Braintree)
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Western Division (Harlow & Waltham Abbey)
[email protected]
Eastern Division (Colchester & Clacton)
[email protected]
South Eastern (Southend)
[email protected]
SouthEastern (Rayleigh)
[email protected]
South Western (Basildon & Grays)
[email protected]
Please write supporting comments as appropriate using the factor numbers as a reference.
The content of the details could provide vital information and influence the initial actions taken
at the onset of this investigation.
SPECIAL OR ADDITIONAL FACTORS:
Low Risk
There is no apparent threat of danger to the subject or the public.
Medium
Risk
The risk posed is likely to place the subject in danger and/or they are a
threat to themselves or others.
High Risk
Risk is immediate and there are substantial grounds for believing the
subject is in danger through their own vulnerability or the risk posed is
immediate and there are substantial grounds for believing the public is
in danger.
What do you consider to be the risk level?
INITIAL ASSESSMENT
HIGH
MEDIUM
LOW
GIVE REASONS TO SUBSTANTIATE THIS LEVEL OF RISK:
Signed:
Name:
Position
Supervisor: Name:
Position
INPUT EXACT DETAILS FROM THIS PAGE DIRECTLY ONTO COMPACT SYSTEM
IMMEDIATE ACTION TAKEN – High and Med Risk
Premises Check Guidelines
This check should include all rooms, cupboards, loft(s), grounds and outbuildings. Do
not let others dictate the direction and extent of your checks.
A search is not conducted solely to find the missing person, but also to ascertain the
circumstances under which they went missing
Any suspicious circumstances:
If in doubt, preserve and do not leave the scene. Contact Supervisor and Police
immediately and request attendance.
Premises checked by
Name
Missing Person’s Room
Details of Search:
Start Time:
Details of items
Found:
Seized:
Of interest i.e. computer etc:
e.g. Relevant rooms, Garden, Outbuildings, other places of interest
Details of Search:
Items Found/of interest for further Investigation:
Location:
Keys Taken Car
Significant others
Details:
Work
Home
Lockups
Garages
Allotment
Places likely to visit
Hospital
Cemetery
Favourite/Significant Places
Details:
Contact Details, Phone Numbers and Addresses
Natural Parents:
Step Parents:
Siblings:
Step Siblings:
Grandparents/step Grandparents:
Significant others/friends:
Home of Relative/ Friend
RELATIVES/FRIENDS AND ASSOCIATES. MARK AS CHECKED AND RESULT
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