27/04/2026
🚨 Do you live in West Lancashire and know someone living with Alzheimer’s, dementia, or someone who may be vulnerable?
� If you have a family member, friend, or someone you care for in West Lancashire who is living with dementia or has vulnerabilities that could put them at risk of going missing, we’re asking you to consider completing a Herbert Protocol form.
� What is the Herbert Protocol? It’s a simple form that records important information such as: - Key contact details - Places the person likes to visit - Medical needs or risks - Anything
that could help officers locate them quickly and safely While it is especially helpful for those living with Alzheimer’s or dementia, it can also support any vulnerable person who may go
missing.
📱 New: NFC Tags We are also introducing NFC (Near Field Communication) tags. Anyone in West Lancashire who completes a Herbert Protocol form may be issued with an NFC tag,
which can be carried on a keyring or personal item. If found, it can help responders quickly access essential information and get the right help faster.
ďż˝ Your information is safe We understand how important privacy is. Any information you provide: - Will be securely stored on police systems - Will not be shared unless necessary to
help locate or safeguard the individual - Will only be accessed by relevant personnel when
required
ďż˝ Why it matters Having this information ready in advance can save valuable time during a missing person investigation and significantly improve outcomes
📲 Please complete the following link if you live in West Lancs, which will feed directly back to PC 2135. If you have any further questions, please email her directly on 2135@lancashire.police.uk. Fill out the form here If this could help someone you know in
West Lancashire, please consider completing a form
