Paul Cooper, a former police officer from Stockton, has developed a new app called Misper to aid in the search for missing individuals. Inspired by his experiences in law enforcement and personal encounters with the impact of missing persons cases, Cooper aimed to create a tool that could make a tangible difference in locating missing loved ones.
Utilizing publicly available research, Misper incorporates factors such as age, gender, and mental health conditions to predict potential locations where a missing person might be found. Cooper, who has witnessed firsthand the challenges involved in these searches, hopes that the app can streamline and improve the effectiveness of search efforts.
The app employs a traffic light system to indicate the likelihood of where a missing person, particularly one with specific mental health conditions, might be located. For instance, Cooper notes that suicidal females are often found closer to home than males. By identifying these patterns, Misper aims to guide search efforts more efficiently, particularly in cases where foul play is not suspected.
Cooper's motivation for developing Misper stems from his desire to prevent tragedies like suicide and to provide support to those who may be struggling. While he acknowledges that the app cannot undo past losses, he hopes that it can prevent future tragedies by aiding in the timely location of individuals in distress.
After dedicating several years to its development, Cooper believes that Misper has the potential to enhance public coordination in searching for missing individuals and ultimately make a meaningful impact in preventing further loss.
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