Search for Alan Goulden

Lothian and Borders Police forces carried out a 10-week search for Alan Goulden, a 64-year old man who was reported to be missing on 30 August. In their attempt to find Alan Goulden, the police used a range of tactics.
The Search
The search for Alan Goulden began after he was reported missing on 30 August. In the search, the police used sniffer dogs, horses, mountain rescue teams, divers, helicopters and the Royal Air Force.
After Search
After the body was found, police formally disciplined warned four officers, and three others received counselling.<ref name="scotsman" /> Police also issued a public report on the force's handling of the case.<ref name="BBC news" /> The report uncovered several shortcomings, and mistakes made by the team leaders, including improper searching of the area around his house on more than one occasion, and poor recording.<ref name="stv" /><ref name="BBC news" /> As well as disciplining 7 officers, the police made a full apology to the Goulden family.<ref name="stv" /> But despite their mistakes, the force said they had had the "steadfast" support of the family throughout the search, and that after his body was found, Alan Goulden's partner publicly thanked the police force.<ref name="scotsman" />

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