Check a report before submitting it

A final review can catch mistakes that are easy to miss when you are worried. Keep it brief and focused. If there is an emergency, contacting the responsible service takes priority over perfecting an online submission.

Read the core facts aloud

Check the person's name, incident date, location, and whether the report describes someone missing or someone found. Compare the text with any selected form fields. A correct paragraph does not fix a city chosen incorrectly in a menu.

Make sure the main photograph depicts the intended person and has not been altered in a way that changes appearance. Label an older photograph appropriately in the description where relevant.

Review public exposure

Ask whether you have authority to submit the material and whether each public detail is necessary. Reporter contact fields and public descriptions may have different visibility. Do not put private contact details into free text merely because there is no obvious alternative.

• Correct report type, date, and location.
• Clear distinction between facts and uncertainty.
• Appropriate consent or authority for media.
• No identity documents, passwords, or unrelated people.
• An agreed route for corrections and updates.

Keep the receipt

After submission, retain the confirmation or status link privately as appropriate. Record when the report was submitted and who is responsible for following up.

Submission is not the same as approval, publication, or official reporting. Check the actual status rather than assuming the information is already visible. Avoid sending duplicate submissions simply because you have not yet seen the first one in a public directory.