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AMBER Alerts instantly galvanize communities to assist in the search for and the safe recovery of an endangered missing or abducted child. Learn about the program's National AMBER Alert Coordinator, guidelines for issuing Alerts, and supporting resources.
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Oct 20, 2019 · AMBER Alerts instantly galvanize communities to assist in the search for and the safe recovery of an endangered missing or abducted child. View active AMBER Alerts on the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children web site.
Guidelines for Issuing AMBER Alerts
This page outlines guidelines for Issuing AMBER Alerts. They are designed to achieve a uniform, interoperable network of plans across the country, and to minimize potentially deadly delays because of confusion among varying jurisdictions.
Frequently Asked Questions - AMBER Alert
The AMBER Alert program as of December 31, 2023, has contributed to the recovery of 1,200 children and wireless emergency alerts resulted in the rescue of at least 180 children. There are 82 AMBER Alert plans throughout the United States. AMBER Alerts also serve as deterrents to those who would prey upon our children.
About AMBER Alert
Oct 20, 2019 · AMBER Alerts instantly galvanize communities to assist in the search for and the safe recovery of an endangered missing or abducted child. Learn about the program's National AMBER Alert Coordinator, guidelines for issuing Alerts, and supporting resources.
In 2022, 180 abductors were identified as being involved in 151 AMBER Alert cases. The majority of abductors were male at 61 percent (n=110), and 34 percent (n=62) of abductors were female. The sex for four percent (n=8) of abductors was unknown.
Press Releases - AMBER Alert
Jan 13, 2010 · 11/1/22. Department Of Justice Awards Nearly $105 Million To Protect Children From Exploitation, Trauma and Abuse. 12/22/21. Justice Department Awards Almost $141 Million to Protect Children. 11/25/19. Justice Department Upgrades AMBER Alert Website, Adds Resources for Tribes. 06/06/19.
AMBER Alert Contacts
Oct 20, 2019 · State AMBER Alert Contacts on the AMBER Alert Training and Technical Assistance Program website. Find information for AMBER Alert Program Coordinators, Missing Person Clearinghouse Managers, and others who respond to incidents of endangered missing and abducted children.
Statistics - AMBER Alert
Dec 31, 2023 · AMBER Alerts instantly galvanize communities to assist in the search for and the safe recovery of an endangered missing or abducted child. Learn about the program's National AMBER Alert Coordinator, guidelines for issuing Alerts, and supporting resources.
Wireless Emergency Alert - AMBER Alert
Oct 20, 2019 · Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) are emergency messages sent by authorized government alerting authorities through mobile carriers. AMBER Alerts are one type of alert message that can be sent to your mobile device.