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AMBER Alert STRATEGY


Strategy for AMBER Coordination

National Coordinator Deborah J. Daniels, 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.

  1. ASSESS current AMBER activity
    • Determine number of local, statewide, and regional plans.
    • Compare plan operations and AMBER Alert criteria.
    • Evaluate available technology.


  2. CREATE a coordinated AMBER network
    • Develop guidance on criteria for issuing an AMBER Alert.
    • Establish federal, state, and local partnerships.
    • Promote technological compatibility among communications systems.


  3. 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 and enhance their AMBER plans.
    • Raise public awareness on how to protect children and prevent abductions.




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