National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) Training Page

Launched in January 2009, NamUs (www.namus.gov) serves as a national repository for information on missing persons and unidentified decedents. It is designed to facilitate the work of the diverse community of individuals and organizations who investigate missing and unidentified persons and crosses borders of states, counties, municipalities and precincts. The system reaches between different law enforcement professions and allows the general public to become actively involved.

This site provides access to online pre-recorded training sessions for the NamUs Missing Persons Database. To learn more about NamUs, how it works and why it matters, watch a 6-minute video about the system.

Training Topics

Use the links below to watch convenient overviews for the following topics:

• Access the NamUs Missing Person Database
• Search for missing persons
• Register for full law enforcement access to the NamUs Missing Person Database
• Log in, edit profile, and navigate your dashboard
• Create and submit a new missing person case
• Enrich profile strength

Resources

Additional information about the NamUs Missing Persons Database can be accessed through the help documents. The help menu also provides access to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), About and Contacts.

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