The Herbert Protocol is a national scheme that can help police locate a missing person, who may be vulnerable, especially those with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, brain injuries or learning disabilities
.The protocol is named after George Herbert, a Normandy landings veteran who died in 2011 after going missing while looking for his childhood home.
The Herbert Protocol involves:
- Completing a form: Family members, carers, or friends can complete a form with important information about the missing person. The form includes details such as the person’s medical history, physical description, and significant people in their life.
- Storing the form: The form should be kept in a safe place and regularly updated.
- Notifying the police: When the person is reported missing, the form should be provided to the police. If the form is electronic, the police will provide instructions for emailing it. If the form is paper, it should be given to the attending police officer.
The Herbert Protocol helps the police save time and resources by targeting their search efforts to the most likely locations the person may be.
