Resources

This page should help families and advocates move a case into official channels while MMIPS handles public visibility and accountability tracking.

Emergency and legal notice: MMIPS is a public-awareness and accountability tool. It is not law enforcement, it does not replace calling 911, and it does not replace filing a police report, submitting to NamUs, contacting tribal law enforcement, BIA MMU, FBI, or local authorities.

Emergency

Call 911 if someone is in immediate danger.

Police report

Ask for the agency case number and the name/contact of the lead investigator or family liaison.

NamUs

Ask whether the case has been submitted to NamUs and write down the NamUs number or link.

NCIC

Ask whether the person has been entered into NCIC. Families may not receive direct NCIC access, but they can ask the agency to confirm entry.

Tribal notification

Ask whether the relevant Tribe, tribal police, or tribal victim-services office has been notified.

Correction request

If race, Tribe, status, or location is wrong, request written correction from the agency and keep a copy.