otsingukava
Otsingukava, literally “search plan” in Estonian, is a formal document used by security and rescue services to coordinate searches for missing persons, objects, or evidence. Prepared at the outset of an operation and updated as new information becomes available, it aligns objectives, resources, safety procedures, and timelines across agencies such as the police, fire brigade, and municipal responders. The plan serves to optimize the use of personnel, equipment, and time, reduce duplication of effort, and ensure clear lines of accountability during high-pressure operations.
Typical content includes the purpose and scope, known facts and hypotheses about the disappearance or location
In practice, otsingukava supports coordination among responders and information-sharing with investigators, families, and the public while