Strengthening Collaboration: Our Partnership with the National Police Chiefs’ Council
At Locate International, effective collaboration with law enforcement is essential to delivering meaningful investigative impact.
In 2025, we formalised our partnership with the National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC), marking a significant step forward in strengthening coordination across the UK.
Secure, Ethical and Consistent Data Sharing
The NPCC partnership provides a clear framework for secure, ethical, and consistent data sharing with police forces across the United Kingdom.
This agreement ensures that:
Information is exchanged responsibly and in line with data protection requirements
Processes are standardised across forces
Case referrals are handled in a structured and accountable way
Collaboration supports, rather than duplicates, official investigations
For families and communities, this means greater confidence that independent case review and law enforcement activity are aligned and professionally coordinated.
Enabling Faster, More Effective Investigations
Formalising this relationship enables faster investigative progress and improved communication between our teams and policing partners.
When appropriate information can be shared securely and efficiently, it reduces delays, strengthens investigative opportunities, and increases the likelihood of identifying meaningful leads.
The partnership recognises the value that independent, volunteer-led case review can bring when working alongside statutory agencies.
Building a National Framework
The agreement provides a national framework for engagement, helping ensure consistency across different police forces and regions.
As referrals increase and collaboration deepens, this partnership positions us to:
Support more cases
Strengthen investigative standards
Enhance public confidence
Improve outcomes for families
We are proud to be working alongside the National Police Chiefs’ Council and UK policing partners to ensure that cases involving missing and unidentified people receive the coordinated attention they deserve.