Amber Alerts Available To Wireless Phones

May 18, 2005

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Amber Alerts Available To Wireless Phones

Amber Alerts issued when a child goes missing can now be received by cellular phone users. When law enforcement issues an Amber Alert, TV, radio, and Internet sites display the information. Special electronic signs on highways show the alert as well. Cellphone users can now sign up for a free service and receive Amber Alerts on their phones. Most major cellular providers will allow for signup through their web sites; also, people can visit

There is resonable belief by law enforcement that an abduction has occured.

The abduction is of a child 17 years or younger.

The law-enforcement agency believes that the child is in imminent danger of serious bodily injury or death.

There is enough descriptive information about the victim and the abduction for law enforcement to issue an AMBER Alert to assist in the recovery of the child.

The child's name and other critical data elements, including the Child Abduction flag, have been entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC). David Utter is a staff writer for Murdok covering technology and business. Email him

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