This funding opportunity supports projects that develop improved skills, tools, and training curricula for Police Authorities and Civil Society Organisations to prevent and investigate missing persons cases across Europe. It emphasizes modern forensic technologies, criminology, cross-border cooperation, and respect for privacy and data protection. Projects should address diverse causes of disappearances and vulnerable groups, leveraging innovative societal and technological solutions to tackle cold and new cases effectively.
Eligible applicants must include at least 3 Police Authorities and 2 Civil Society or Non-Governmental Organisations from at least 3 different EU Member States or Associated Countries. Entities controlled by China are excluded. Use of Copernicus and/or Galileo/EGNOS data is required if satellite dat