Rozhysk

Rozhysk (Ukrainian: Ро́зшук) refers to the process of searching for missing persons, fugitives from justice, and/or property that has been lost or stolen, primarily within the Ukrainian legal and law enforcement system. It encompasses a range of investigative activities undertaken by law enforcement agencies and other relevant authorities to locate the individual(s) or object(s) in question.

The term "rozhysk" is directly related to the Ukrainian verb "розшукувати" (rozshukuvaty), meaning "to search for" or "to look for." The specific procedures and protocols followed during a rozhysk operation are typically governed by Ukrainian legislation and internal regulations of the law enforcement agencies involved.

The scope of a rozhysk can vary considerably depending on the nature of the case. It may involve public appeals for information, collaboration with international law enforcement agencies (e.g., Interpol) when the search extends beyond Ukrainian borders, utilization of databases and technological resources, and physical searches of locations where the missing person or object might be found.

Different types of rozhysk exist, categorized by the object of the search. For example, a "rozhysk osiby" (розшук особи) refers to the search for a person, while a "rozhysk maina" (розшук майна) refers to the search for property. The urgency and intensity of the rozhysk often depend on the severity of the underlying crime or the circumstances surrounding the missing person's disappearance.