# Missing persons reporting and national alert system in BR > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/so-paulo-missing-persons-reporting > Updated: 2026-08-12T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 4. On July 23, São Paulo’s Secretariat of Public Security issued instructions for families to report disappearances immediately, outlining reporting processes, escalation procedures for vulnerable individuals, and the role of the State Prosecutor’s Program of Location and Identification of Missing Persons (PLID). Authorities noted that Brazil records over 84,000 disappearances annually, with São Paulo accounting for more than 20,000. To assist searches, the Smart Sampa system uses intelligent cameras to cross-match photos in real time. By August 8, officials reinforced that there is no requirement to wait 24 hours before contacting police via 190 or 197. While online reports can be initiated, family members must visit a police station to finalize the occurrence and provide a recent photograph. Although a report can be filed without physical documents, providing a CPF (Individual Taxpayer Registry) number is highly recommended to facilitate location alerts. Effective searches rely on detailed information, including physical descriptions, clothing, recent contacts, and health conditions. To prevent scams, citizens are advised to use only official posters and avoid publishing private home addresses or phone numbers on social media. On August 12, the Brazilian Human Rights Commission (CDH) approved the creation of the National Alert and Notification System for Missing Persons (Sanpd). This system modifies the existing National Policy for Searching for Missing Persons by requiring search efforts to begin immediately upon registration, regardless of the cause or time elapsed. The proposal covers voluntary, involuntary, and criminal disappearances, and establishes that authorities failing to comply without justification may face administrative penalties or criminal liability. The Executive Branch will develop specific protocols to coordinate with health, social assistance, and protection services for vulnerable groups. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-12: Brazil Human Rights Commission approves national missing persons alert system Brazil's Human Rights Commission approved a new national real-time alert system (Sanpd) to mandate immediate searches for all missing persons, regardless of the circumstances of their disappearance. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-human-rights-commission-approves-national-missing-persons-alert-system ### 2026-08-08: Brazil authorities advise immediate reporting of missing persons Brazilian authorities advise that missing persons should be reported immediately via 190 or 197, emphasizing that there is no need to wait 24 hours to contact the police. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-authorities-urge-immediate-reporting-of-missing-persons ### 2026-07-24: Brazil records over 84,000 disappearances annually, police urge immediate reporting Brazil sees over 84,000 yearly disappearances; police stress rapid reporting and use Smart Sampa tech to aid searches. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-records-over-84000-disappearances-annually-police-urge-immediate-reporting ### 2026-07-23: São Paulo police urge immediate reporting of missing persons São Paulo’s public‑security secretariat tells families to call police (190) and file a report immediately—no 24‑hour wait—using in‑person or online channels, with RG blocking and a dedicated PLID program for ‑ 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/so-paulo-police-urge-immediate-reporting-of-missing-persons --- Cite as: Missing persons reporting and national alert system in BR. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/so-paulo-missing-persons-reporting