Amber Alert

Estimates indicate 91 percent of children kidnapped and murdered by sexual predators are killed within 24 hours of the abduction. The Amber Alert system allows information to be distributed to the public in an effective and timely manner to assist in the location of abducted children. This is done by broadcasting the description of the victim and suspect through radio and television, and COMPASS, the Ministry of Transportation's network of electronic highway signs.

Criteria For Amber Alert

The following criteria must be met before an Amber Alert is initiated:

1. A child under the age of 18 years has been abducted;
2. Circumstances surrounding the abduction indicate that the child is in danger of serious bodily harm or death; and
3. There is enough descriptive information about the child, abductor, and/or suspect's vehicle to believe an immediate broadcast alert may help in locating the child.

A situation that meets the above criteria should be reported police immediately by call 911.