Today is National Amber Alert Day — a day to reflect on the successes of this vital program, and a reminder to renew our dedication to providing safety for our children.
In California, law enforcement officials and citizens are responsible for the recovery of 176 abducted children since Amber Alert was activated in the state in 2002.
This is something all Californians can take pride in.
Amber Alert systems have been established in all 50 states. On a national level, Amber Alert has been responsible for hundreds of successful recoveries of abducted children. The Amber Alert Program originated in Texas in 1996 after 9-year-old Amber Hagerman was abducted and murdered.
Amber Alerts are now available to cell phone users via the www.Wirelessamberalerts.org website. Sign up for the service to receive Amber Alert notifications on your hand held devices. You just might save a child’s life.