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AMBER Alert Guidelines

AMBER Alert Guidelines

AMBER Alert may be activated ONLY by law enforcement agencies

AMBER Alert is intended only for the most serious, time-critical child abduction cases. AMBER Alert is not intended for cases involving runaways or parental abduction, except in life-threatening situations.

If you have an active case involving an abducted or missing child, you must contact the local law enforcement agency investigating the case.  

Do not contact the AMBER Alert Committee.

Guidelines for Issuing AMBER Alerts