Important AMBER Alert News:
Important news: sign up for wireless Amber Alerts!
Statistics show that the first three hours after a child's abduction are most critical to recovery efforts. To help expedite the search for an abducted child, the wireless industry, the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) and the U.S. Department of Justice have partnered to provide Wireless AMBER Alerts. The initiative extends the AMBER Alert program by allowing the nearly 70% of Americans who use wireless devices to receive geographically-specific AMBER Alerts as free text messages. To enroll, consumers simply visit HERE. |
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What is AMBER Alert?
America’s Missing: Broadcast Emergency Response
It is an Emergency Alert System (EAS), that airs a description of the missing child and suspected abductor, same concept that is used during severe weather emergencies. The goal of the AMBER Alert is to instantly galvanize the entire community to assist in the search for and safe return of the child. Code Amber was established in August of 2002 to extend the reach of every Amber Alert to the World Wide Web. We have an active Amber Alert Ticker on our web pages. It turns yellow when one is issued.
Find the latest information on The AA Team's Site Here.
When is it activated?
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children suggests three criteria that should be met before an Alert is activated.
- law enforcement confirms a child has been abducted
- law enforcement believes the circumstances surrounding the abduction indicate that the child is in danger of serious bodily harm or death
- there is enough descriptive information about the child, abductor, and/or suspect’s vehicle to believe an immediate broadcast alert will help
If these criteria are met, alert information must be put together for public distribution. This information can include descriptions and pictures of the missing child, the suspected abductor, a suspected vehicle, and any other information available and valuable to identifying the child and suspect.
What should you do during an AMBER Alert?
* Note Alert details and be observant
* Immediately call police or 911 with any information that may help to locate the child
* Provide specific details such as: the exact location and time of the sighting; descriptions of the child(ren), accomplice(s) and automobile(s); and direction of travel
* Do not take action which could endanger your safety or escalate danger to the abducted child
Since its inception, 151 children have been recovered through AMBER Alerts. Find an Amber Alert Certified Instructor in your area, HERE.
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