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Criteria
For Activation
To activate the alert the
following five (5) criteria must be met.
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The child must be under 18
years of age.
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There must be a clear
indication of an abduction.
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The law enforcement
agency's investigation must conclude that the child's life is in
danger.
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There must be a detailed
description of child and/or abductor/vehicle to broadcast to the
public (photo when available).
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The activation must be
recommended by the local law enforcement agency of jurisdiction.
Note: Not to be used
for Runaway
Steps For Activation
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The Amber alert can only
be activated by law enforcement.
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The local law enforcement
agency will call the FDLE Missing Children Information
Clearinghouse (MCIC) at 1-888-356-4774.
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The FDLE will work in
conjunction with the local law enforcement agency of
jurisdiction to determine if information is to be broadcast on a
regional or statewide basis.
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The FDLE working in
conjunction with the local law enforcement agency of
jurisdiction will prepare information (i.e., child, suspect
and/or vehicle, contact information) for public distribution.
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The FDLE will ensure that
the information is broadcast through the Emergency Alert System,
Dynamic Message Signs, lottery machines, http://www.missingchildrenalert.com
, and other resources.
Make Use Of All Available
Resources
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Local media outlets
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Local Crime Stoppers
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National Center for
Missing and Exploited Children 1-800-843-5678 (Florida Branch
1-561-848-1900)
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Jimmy Ryce Center for
Victims of Predatory Abductions 1-800-JIM-RYCE (546-7923)
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Child Watch (Orlando)
1-800-928-2445
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A Child is Missing, Inc.
1-888-875-2246
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FBI National Center for
the Analysis of Violent Crime 1-800-634-4097
If you have any
questions about the Florida Amber Plan, please contact the FDLE/MCIC
at 1-888-356-4774 or http://www.fdle.state.fl.us
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