the national child protection task force
We support law enforcement on child-focused investigations.
Rapid Response Case Support
Law enforcement calls on us for individualized support on child-focused cases. Our team is available on demand 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Recovery Operations
Live multi-jurisdictional efforts to recover high-risk children, focused on those in unstable living situations, with a history of running away, or suspected of being trafficked or exploited.
Targeted Assistance
One-week remote intensives, working alongside a single agency tackling multiple existing cases together; prioritizing minors and cases with unique risk factors.
the ncptf only works cases directly with law enforcement
The NCPTF works alongside law enforcement on time-sensitive cases involving missing, exploited, and trafficked children.
Comprised of gifted investigators from the public & private sectors, our task force helps law enforcement tackle investigations involving children with speed & precision.
We combine open source intelligence, expert investigators, and cutting-edge resources to locate missing kids, identify predators, and help law enforcement return justice to survivors in communities across the US.
Curious how it works?
Step 1: The investigator requests assistance with the case
An investigator with a child-focused case reaches out to us for individualized support.
In a rapid assist, this initial step is crucial, as it sets the stage for our collaboration, allowing us to quickly gather necessary information and prepare an effective response strategy to help support the investigator with the case.
STEP 2: The NCPTF team springs into action, working alongside the investigator
Our team immediately collaborates with the investigator, blending our specialized skills with their knowledge of the case. Through this close partnership, we leverage technology, our network, and advanced investigative strategies to identify new leads and help accelerate the case.
STEP 3: We deliver a customized report of actionable intelligence findings to the investigator
We provide a detailed, actionable intelligence report, tailor-made for the investigator. This concise document outlines clear, actionable intelligence, enabling swift action to advance the investigation towards resolution.
We facilitate safe, ethical access to the latest in modern investigative technology for law enforcement in any community– at no cost.
Our well-developed network spans technology companies, social platforms, and experts all over the world, united to find missing kids.
The NCPTF is made up of vetted intelligence professionals providing investigative expertise & technology-enabled support.
- Mapping & interpreting location information
- Open-source intelligence (OSINT)
- Victim & suspect identification
- Photo and object analysis
- Geolocation services
- General investigation assistance
- Cryptocurrency/blockchain analysis
- Reviewing cold cases for potential leads
- Prosecution involving digital evidence
- Best practices for evidence collection, legal process, and privacy considerations
- Trauma-informed investigative techniques
- Mapping & interpreting location information
- Open-source intelligence (OSINT)
- Victim & suspect identification
- Photo and object analysis
- Geolocation services
- General investigation assistance
- Cryptocurrency/blockchain analysis
- Reviewing cold cases for potential leads
- Prosecution involving digital evidence
- Best practices for evidence collection, legal process, and privacy considerations
- Trauma-informed investigative techniques
I need help with a missing child, but i'm not law enforcement
Unfortunately, we are only able to offer our services directly to law enforcement. Our task force serves as a support to law enforcement facing complex child-focused cases and the services we provide are specific to investigations conducted by law enforcement. We are only able to provide intelligence, resources, and support directly to the agency working the case.
What can I do?
Invite the investigator assigned to your case to contact the NCPTF for assistance.
And if you or someone else are in immediate danger, please call 911 or your local police or visit our Get Help page for more specific support resources.
what is your process?
When a case is submitted our team of investigators reviews the submitting officer's credentials and all provided case details.
We activate our investigative team who work to find and verify patterns that tell a more complete story about the missing child's whereabouts and the people around them. Actionable intelligence findings are reported to the investigating officer.
We also assess what technology solutions would help the investigator and facilitate access to a suite of cutting-edge technology resources based on each case's unique needs.
Then we activate our network to surround the investigator with access to the information that helps them swiftly locate and recover missing kids to safety. And we do it all for free.
what does an investigator get from the ncptf?
An Intelligence report is created which includes a case summary and actionable intelligence findings to help investigators cut through the noise and narrow down viable leads.
This report allows for the investigator to follow each person's trail as they conduct a thorough investigation. The NCPTF works closely with the investigator to provide support at every stage of the process, ensuring every investigation has access to a team of experts, cutting-edge technology, and a vast network of protectors ready to step up and help bring #JustOneMore missing child back home.
how can i get law enforcement to work with ncptf?
Share this website with the investigator assigned to the child's case. Our team takes a collaborative approach, working with each investigator to provide intelligence, support, and access to technology that would otherwise be cost prohibitive in most departments.
We're a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization created to give investigators a leg up on solving child-focused cases.
We take pride in helping investigators solve cases and restore justice in their community.
law enforcement:
do you need assistance on a case?
Submit this form and a member of our investigative team will reach out with next steps.
To get started, please accurately describe your relation to the case