To activate a Missing Child Alert, the following four (4) criteria must be met:

• The child must be under 18 years of age.
• The law enforcement agency’s preliminary investigation must conclude that the child’s life is in danger.
• Descriptive information and a photograph of the child must be available.
• The agency of jurisdiction must approve the issuance of the Missing Child Alert.

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