3.5 Phase Five - Search Termination / Critical Incident Stress Debriefing

• Finalize transfer of all pertinent information to presiding law enforcement agency.
• Terminate search operations (Section on Recovery Center Shutdown).
• Conduct Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (See section on Counseling).
• Secure all Historian records and decide who retains custody. Every situation is unique - but consider the following:
  • Long term family needs for future investigations.
  • Archival records for law enforcement agency.
  • Law enforcement agency may ask for all records - remember that they belong to the Recovery Center and may be needed in the future by other agencies or the family.