The Arkansas Crime Information Center (ACIC) has upgraded its webpage NeverForgotten.ar.gov. Launched in 2016, the page is a public, searchable database for all missing persons in Arkansas.
The update will allow for real-time updates when a missing person is reported to the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) by a local law enforcement agency. The system will automatically capture the entry and post it online, including any live updates or changes to that entry, such as revised information. It will also enable immediate removal from the site if a person is found and taken off the NCIC list.
More than 400 missing persons cases remain unsolved in Arkansas, with individuals ranging from one to 91 years old.
Under the new upgrade, Arkansas State Police and the U.S. Marshals Service will receive an alert when a missing person is entered into the system. The enhancements will help law enforcement respond more quickly, particularly in cases involving juveniles who may be at risk of being trafficked.
ACIC Deputy Director Rick Stallings led the research and implementation of these improvements, working closely with the site’s vendor.
“These enhancements will improve the effectiveness of missing person investigations and public awareness campaigns, increasing the chances of safe recovery — particularly for vulnerable populations such as children and at-risk adults,” said Stallings.
Local law enforcement agencies remain responsible for submitting updated information and photographs, which are essential for effective public awareness and case resolution. Families with missing loved ones are encouraged to share as much information as possible, especially the most recent photographs, with their local law enforcement agency. Local agencies then provide updated information to ACIC, which is included on the website.
“Any missing person, regardless of age, is important,” said Arkansas State Police Major Stacie Rhoads. “We will continue to work together to find innovative ways to bring them home.”
“Locating missing children and adults is a priority shared by local, state and national partners,” said Arkansas Public Safety Secretary Col. Mike Hagar. “I’m proud of how our state agencies, private service providers and elected officials work with the law enforcement community to keep the focus on this vulnerable population. In Arkansas, we work together to support families searching for answers.”
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