MISSING: Do you know about the Herbert Protocol?
The colder and darker months can be an especially worrying time if you are concerned about a vulnerable family member living with dementia or Alzheimer’s going missing.
But the Herbert Protocol information gathering tool can help – the easy to complete form is designed to make sure that if someone does go missing, the police can get access to important information about that person as soon as possible.
It enables family and friends to provide important information about their loved ones living with dementia and Alzheimer’s to the police quickly if they go missing.
This helps the police save time that would usually be used for gathering information and instead start searches sooner.
We also use "smart” hangtags that can be issued to people living with dementia. The devices store the name and contact details of a wearer’s next of kin so that if someone gets lost, police or members of the public can quickly access contact details by placing a mobile phone against the device.
You can download a form to complete and find out how to access a smart wristband or hangtag for your loved one here
Please click here for the South Yorkshire Police Herbert Protocol form