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Lost Person Locator Fact Sheet and Video

The Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), along with dbS Productions—known as the leading source of search and rescue research, publications, and training—has initiated a program to develop guidance, protocols and strategies responders can employ while searching for lost individuals. Called the Lost Person Locator, these guidelines and data sets will be readily available in an easy-to-follow format. First responders in the field will be able to use the Lost Person Locator software to quickly and safely locate missing people.

Watch the Lost Person Locator in 100 Seconds Video

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Lost Person Locator Fact Sheet PDF 571.13 KB 12/09/2020
Last Updated: 06/14/2024
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