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Activation Process

Criteria For Activation

To activate the AMBER alert the following five (5) criteria must be met:

• The child must be under 18 years of age.
• There must be a clear indication of an abduction.
• The law enforcement agency's investigation must conclude that the child's life is in danger.
• There must be a detailed description of child and/or abductor/vehicle to broadcast to the public.
• The activation must be recommended by the local law enforcement agency of jurisdiction.

Steps For Activation

• The Amber alert can only be activated by law enforcement.
• The local law enforcement agency will call the FDLE Missing Endangered Persons Information Clearinghouse(MEPIC) at 1-888-356-4774.
• 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.
• The FDLE working in conjunction with the local law enforcement agency of jurisdiction will prepare information for public distribution.
• The FDLE will ensure that the information is broadcast through the Emergency Alert System, dynamic highway message signs, lottery machines, text message and email through www.missingchildrenalert.com and other resources.

Available Resources

• Local media outlets
• Local Crime Stoppers
• National Center for Missing and Exploited Children 1-800-843-5678 (Florida Branch 1-561-848-1900)
• Jimmy Ryce Center for Victims of Predatory Abductions 1-800-JIM-RYCE (546-7923)
• Child Watch (Orlando) 1-800-928-2445
• A Child is Missing, Inc. 1-888-875-2246
• 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 Missing Endangered Persons Information Clearinghouse at 1-888-356-4774 or http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/MCICSearch/