Searching for Despondent Subjects

Hey, just a quick heads up. In this episode we talk about suicide and mental health. If that feels heavy or hard to hear right now, please take care of yourself first, and listen to this at your own pace and in a safe place. If you need support, you don’t have to go through it alone. Help is always available. The National Help Line is 988.

The successful search of an individual in a despondent state, or one contemplating suicide, has its foundation in their prior history and other critical factors discussed in this podcast. This is an analytical look at these factors and where they lead us to find the missing person. Search Managers and resources should have a thorough understanding of how these factor will affect your subject, and aid in search detection.