| Informational Website: |
http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/AmberPlan/ |
| Contact Person: |
FDLE/MCIC at: 1888-356-4774. www.fdle.state.fl.us. |
| Administrating Agency: |
Florida Department of Law Enforcement |
Participating Agencies and Organizations:
|
Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), The Florida Association of Broadcasters (FAB), the Department of Community Affairs - Division of Emergency Management (DCA), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), local law enforcement. |
| Steps for Activation: |
The local law enforcement agency will call the FDLE Missing Children Information Clearinghouse (MCIC). The DFLE 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. 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 using approved format. The FDLE will ensure that the information is broadcast through the Emergency Alert System. |
| Scope of Amber Alert: |
Statewide |
| Criteria for Activation: |
To activate the alert the following four criteria must be met: The child must be under 18 years of age; the child must be in immediate danger of serious bodily harm or death; there must be enough descriptive information to believe a broadcast will help; the activation must be recommended by the local law enforcement agency of jurisdiction. Note: Not to be used for runaway or family abductions unless investigation determines child’s life is in immediate danger. |
| Utilizes Emergency Alert System: |
Yes |
| Reporting Phone Number: |
911 |
| Success Story: |
|
