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To activate a Missing Child Alert, the following four (4) criteria must be met:
The child is under the age of 18
Law enforcement has a well-founded belief, based on an active investigation, that the child is in danger of death or serious bodily injury
There is a detailed description or photograph of the child to broadcast to the public
The local law enforcement agency of jurisdiction recommends activation
To activate an Enhanced Missing Child Alert, the following four (4) criteria must be met:
The child is under the age of 18
Law enforcement has a well-founded belief, based on an active investigation, that the child is in imminent danger of death or serious bodily injury
There is a detailed description or photograph of the child to broadcast to the public
The local law enforcement agency of jurisdiction recommends activation
Activation Process:
The local law enforcement agency will contact the FDLE Missing Endangered Persons Information Clearinghouse (MEPIC) at
1-888-356-4774
.
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 distributed to the media as well as to the public via text message and email through
www.missingchildrenalert.com
and other resources.
Note: Only law enforcement agencies can request activation of a Missing Child Alert. If you would like to report a missing person, please contact your local police department or sheriff’s office first, then contact MEPIC at 1-888-FL MISSING (356-4774).
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)
A Child is Missing, Inc.
1-888-875-2246