A LADO is a Local Authority Designated Officer. The LADO should be notified of all allegations where a person who works with children has behaved in a way that has harmed or may have harmed a child, where they have possibly committed a criminal offence against a child or have behaved towards a child in a way that indicates they pose a risk to children. The role of the LADO is to co-ordinate the allegations made against an individual who works with children and young people. They will provide advice and guidance to employers and organisations, liaises with the police and other agencies and monitors the progress of the case to ensure it is progressed as quickly as possible.