NamUs
National Institute of Justice
π‘ Pick it for a comprehensive U.S. missing-person database rather than a temporary disaster registry.
NamUs is a U.S. government database for missing, unidentified, and unclaimed persons. It serves families, law enforcement, medical examiners, and the public...
Pros
- More comprehensive case records than Google Person Finder
- Includes unidentified and unclaimed-person cases
- Provides specialized tools for U.S. investigators and medical examiners
Cons
- Primarily focused on cases in the United States
- Less useful for rapidly publishing community updates during a disaster
- Some features are intended for authorized criminal-justice users