An official stated that the increase in missing person figures is due to citizens reporting cases and implementing search protocols. This indicates growing trust in law enforcement and more active public participation in addressing this issue. The official emphasized that this trend is a positive sign, as it helps to find missing persons more quickly.
Increase in Missing Persons Linked to Citizen Engagement
An official attributes the rise in missing person statistics to heightened citizen reporting and the use of search protocols, reflecting greater public involvement.