00:00in the northeast members of the armed forces community are being reminded of a new digital
00:05safeguard designed to support police if veterans or serving personnel go missing with the force
00:12of protocol offering a secure way to store vital personal information in advance hosted on the safe
00:19and found online platform the protocol allows individuals to securely upload photographs
00:25medical details key locations and emergency contacts creating a record that police can only
00:32access if a person is reported missing or at risk locally campaigners say the scheme recognizes that
00:38while most veterans transition successfully into civilian life some face challenges including
00:45post-traumatic stress anxiety depression and isolation which can increase vulnerability during
00:52periods of crisis or when support networks are limited within armed forces communities
00:58having immediate access to accurate up-to-date information can help officers begin searches
01:03more quickly improving coordination and increasing the likelihood of locating missing individuals safely
01:09with early hours often proving critical in successful search and rescue operations across the northeast
01:15registration is free and the information is stored securely the system is designed to reduce
01:21delays in gathering essential details at the point of concern allowing officers to act with greater
01:26speed and precision in safeguarding vulnerable people
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