A watchdog has said more than 99% of missing people were found alive.
Police Scotland 's response in finding missing people is "robust and effective" with the force successfully tracing 99% of people alive in the last four years, a watchdog has said.
But it said missing person investigations place a significant demand on policing in Scotland, with the equivalent of 900 full-time officers dedicated to such inquiries each year. The HMICS report notes there are many complex reasons why a person may go missing, including mental health issues or dementia. Inspectors praised the "very high standard" of response given by police staff who initially receive missing person calls.
The inspectorate said the national missing persons application computer program does not work effectively on mobile phones used by police, leading to some officers travelling to and from police stations to record information - which it said is not a good use of their time. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.
Mr Hargreaves said: "The issue of some people being reported missing repeatedly presents a considerable challenge to police and partners - as the response to missing persons is not solely a police matter.
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