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The Herbert Protocol
Published on 19 January 2018 11:05 AM
The Herbert Protocol is a national scheme that encourages carers, family and friends to provide and put together useful information, which can then be used in the event of a vulnerable person going missing.
This scheme is being introduced by the West Yorkshire Police and other agencies nationwide. read more »
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