A First-of-Its-Kind Pilot: Our Partnership with Devon & Cornwall Police
In 2025, Locate International launched a pioneering local partnership with Devon & Cornwall Police.
This first-of-its-kind pilot programme has been designed to strengthen the investigative insight we provide and enhance regional collaboration on cases involving missing and unidentified people.
Strengthening Investigative Insight
This localised partnership enables closer, more structured engagement at a regional level. By working collaboratively within an agreed framework, both organisations can:
Improve the flow of case information
Strengthen analytical review processes
Identify opportunities for additional investigative scrutiny
Ensure coordination supports operational priorities
The pilot reflects a shared commitment to professional standards, ethical practice, and constructive partnership working.
Demonstrating Best Practice
Importantly, this initiative provides both parties with the opportunity to demonstrate best practice in regional case collaboration.
By testing structured approaches locally, we can:
Refine processes
Identify efficiencies
Establish clear governance models
Create a template for potential future regional partnerships
The lessons learned through this pilot will help inform how independent review and police forces can work together effectively at a local level.
Looking Ahead
This partnership represents a practical step forward in strengthening cooperation, improving investigative outcomes, and ensuring that cases receive thorough, coordinated attention.
We are proud to be working with Devon & Cornwall Police in developing an approach that may help shape future regional collaboration across the UK.