New York State Missing Persons Clearinghouse

* Provides support to family members of children, college students, and vulnerable adults who are missing, and offers community education programs. 
* Administers three alerts that quickly disseminate information about a child, college student, or vulnerable adult who is missing and at risk of harm. 
* Publicizes cases at the request of family members and law enforcement online, through social media and the distribution of printed and electronic posters. 
* Provides short- and long-term investigative assistance to law enforcement. 
* Trains police officers and develops and distributes procedures and best practice guides for law enforcement agencies.