HOW DOES IT WORK?
The National AMBER Alert Coordinator, in collaboration with a national advisory group, developed a strategy for supporting states and communities to strengthen the AMBER Alert System nationwide and increase the likelihood that abducted children will be recovered swiftly and safely.
The three components of the national AMBER strategy are:
Assess Current AMBER Activity
- Determine the number of local, statewide, and regional plans and compare plan operations and AMBER Alert criteria.
Evaluate Available Technology
- Create a Coordinated AMBER Network and develop guidance on criteria for issuing an AMBER Alert.
- Establish federal, state, and local partnerships and promote technological compatibility among communication systems.
Communicate Lessons Learned
- Work with law enforcement and broadcasters on missing children issues and the proper issuance of AMBER Alerts.
- Help states and communities develop their AMBER plans and raise public awareness on how to protect children and prevent abduction.