Saving Lives, one missing person at a time.
The Forcer Protocol is a UK-wide police initiative to help locate and protect serving or ex-service personnel (veterans and reservists) who go missing.
Rapid, compassionate intervention when it's needed most
Named in honour of Alan Forcer, a veteran who tragically took his own life, the protocol was created to ensure that no one who has served our country is left without rapid, compassionate intervention during moments of acute mental distress.
Who Is Behind It
The Forcer Protocol was founded by Claire Lilly, Alan’s former wife, along with their son Josh Forcer, in collaboration with serving officers, police leadership and veteran organisations across the UK, and officially endorsed in Parliament on Armed Forces Day, 2025: Their tireless work has turned a personal tragedy into a national system of prevention and hope.
Together, they’ve campaigned for change and built a multi award-winning, unified network of emergency responders and support services dedicated to never letting a veteran or service person fall through the cracks again.
How to Get Involved
Police Forces
can enrol in the Forcer Protocol and receive training, support materials and access to veterans’ crisis pathways.
Veterans and Families
can register themselves or loved ones in advance to ensure appropriate response in a crisis.
Public Supporters
can help by sharing the message, fundraising or donating to our growing network.
Supporting our armed forces community, one missing person at a time.
Donate now to help the Forcer Protocol reach every UK police force and every veteran or member of the armed forces who might one day need it.