Family liaison (crime) procedure
This page explains the procedures that the Avon and Somerset Police (ASP) will follow when selecting, deploying, and supporting the force family liaison officers (FLOs).
Where there is a police investigation into the death of a human being, the police have a positive duty to communicate effectively and inclusively with the bereaved family. On most occasions this can be achieved by deploying a family liaison officer.
This policy guidance relates to FLOs deployed in the context of a criminal or missing person Investigations.